QLD State Sponsor - update - where are you now?

[Taz2008]

Queensland State Sponsor 176 Visa - Application Timelines


- QLD Migration website: Skilled migration to Queensland, Australia

Everyone who wishes to add their details to the QLD SS queue can do so by adding the details of their application to the last page. I will then take this information and place it on this first page in date order, from when QLD received your application, so you can easily see who is next in line for their application to be looked at by QLD! The list of everyone is kept on the first page at all times so that it is easy to find and track.

You can aslo check out the sticky for a new timeline monitor by grant6607. This is another great way to track what other peoples visa's are doing and well worth a look; http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/65328-new-timeline-monitor-site.html or go direct to; aussietimeline.com | Australian Visa Application Timeline Tracker


There is also the "Final" MINI UPDATE from this thread on page 291... (updated: 04/03/10)

04/03/10: NOTE: I HAVE NOW CLOSED THIS THREAD AS ALL QLD SS PEEPS HAVE RECD THEIR SS NOW AND HAVE MOVED ONTO THE NEXT STAGE IN THEIR PROCESS!

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Since the Priority Changes on 23rd September 2009 we now have two other threads for either Priority 1-4 CSL or Priority 5+ Non-CSL which you can add your details to once you gain your SS;
Priority 1-4 for CSL'ers http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migrat...tml#post603606
Priority 5+ Non-CSL'ers http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/70633-176-ss-non-csl-where-you-now.html

You can also read about all the September Priority Changes and how it may affect your application here:
http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/69397-new-changes-state-sponsored-migration.html
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SS & Visa's granted so far for 2009 applications...

2009
APR / 2 SS Granted... (chris-mac, mattph)
APR / 0 Visa
MAY / 1 SS Granted... (nini&bogi)
MAY / 1 Visa... ... ... ... (chris-mac)
JUN / 4 SS Granted... (yorkshireclan, moving down under, kellyandtom, webbwebbies)
JUN / 0 Visa
JUL / 3 SS Granted... (leeann, lyndhurst, tim page)
JUL / 2 Visa... ... ... ... (nini&bogi, yorkshireclan)
AUG / 5 SS Granted...(leebaker3, jbo31, zippyderby, michaelf, brelly)
AUG / 1 Visa... ... ... ... (moving down under)
SEP / 11 SS Granted...(tessandlee, southerngent, juliepaul, the rickards, coops, taz, jackster, dionne&rickie, Danny&Em, Rickards family, mandymark )
SEP / 4 Visa... ... ... ... (mattph, webbwebbies, brelly, lyndhurst)
OCT / 3 SS Granted...(shaza, julzcary, shirlw)
SEP / 0 Visa... ... ... ...
NOV / 8 SS Granted...(Debs and Simon, chrisling, waitinggame, gammo, markntracey, mr luvpants, proview, stewe12345)
NOV / 0 Visa... ... ... ...(Manix & Rachyj have visa now with orig 175 & no SS)
DEC / 5 SS Granted...(pablofet1, taniaholmes, off to the sun, Wolla bolla Bing Bong, Jane Martin)
DEC / 1 visa ... ... ... (WoodyXRomford - recd visa after sept changes but with another state / JulzCary - recd visa Priority 2)

2010
JAN / 2 SS Granted (sarah&pieman, crowded house)
JAN / 3 Visa... ... ... (jbro31 - recd visa priority 2 & JuliePaul - Priority 5)
FEB/ 5 SS Granted (sandisonthemove, washers, the dougans,bindog1uk, HoriFTC)
Feb / 1 Visa... .... ... (Mr Luvpants P2)
Mar / 0 SS as now all SS have been completed for QLD!!! Yipeee - well done to everyone - its been a long wait!!!
Mar / 2 Visa... ... ... (Zippeyderby P5, Shirlw P2)
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The colours show that people in:
Blue are waiting to hear about State Sponsorship
Purple have SS and are waiting for Visa
Black have their visa and are ready to go... or have already gone!
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Name: Dobber [2008 APPLICATION]
Occupation: General Electrician
Relocating to: ?
Posted application: 00/11/08
QLD SS received: 23/12/08
DIAC visa lodgement date: 23 01 09 / 03/09/09 received CO
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Name: chris_mac
Occupation: General Electrician
Posted application: 13/03/09
SS receieved: 23/04/09
CO requested more info: 12.05.09
Visa granted 26.05.09
Leaving date: 29/07/09
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Name: Mattph
Occupation: fitter 4112-11
Relocating to: Sringfield Lakes
Posted application: 03/03/09
Received ack: 20/03/09
Actual date QLD recd: 10/03/09
SS received: 27/04/09 (approx 6 wks 6 days)
DIAC application uploaded via internet: 19/05/09 by email but failed / 26/05/09 sent by DHL / Got Case Officer: 20/07/09 / Team 4
Visa granted: 01/09/09
Leaving date: 06/11/09
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Name: Nini&Bogi
Occupation: OH Electrician (Special Class)
Relocating to: ?
Posted application: 16/03/09 (from Germany)
Received ack: 26/03/09 (by email)
Actual date QLD recd: 18/03/09 (8-10wk processing time)
SS received: Letter by airmail recd 12/05/09 (approx 8wks)
DIAC visa lodgement date: 18/05/09 - Now have CO (Police checks & meds already sent)
VISA GRANTED: 01/07/09
Leaving date: 22/10/09
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Name: Lee, Ann,
Occupation: Carpenter
Relocating to: ?
Posted application: 16/03/09
Received ack: 25/03/09 (by email)
Actual date QLD recd: 21/03/09 (8-10wk processing time)
Further information required: 25/05/09
SS received: Letter by airmail recd 29/07/09 (approx 18wks 4 days)
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Name: Lyndhurst
Occupation: Carpenter
Relocating to: North of the Gold Coast
Posted application: 18/03/09 (from UK email, sent from Oz by agent 20/03/09)
Received ack: 17/04/09 (by email)
Actual date QLD recd: 23/03/09
FURTHER DOCS REQD: 21/05/09 (Ref from current employer)
EXTRA DOCS REQD: 11/06/09 - emailed asking for proof of funds
SS received: 01/07/09 - Letter received by agent in Oz (dated 29/06/09) (approx 14 wks)
DIAC visa lodgement date: 17/07/09 - QLD sent form 1100 to DIAC - 07/08/09 Now have a CO - Team 4
VISA GRANTED: 22/09/09
Leaving date: 26/10/09
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Name: Yorkshireclan (family of 4)
Occupation: Electrician (Special Class)
Relocating to: North Brisbane - Bald Hills/Bracken Ridge
Posted application: 19/03/09
Received ack: 26/03/09 (by email)
Actual date QLD recd: 24/03/09
FURTHER DOCS REQD: 21/05/09 (CV & Ref from current employer)
EXTRA DOCS REQD: 11/06/09 - emailed asking for proof of cash funds of $70K
SS received: 18/06/09 - by email. 25/06/09 Received official letter from Qsld (approx 12 weeks)
Qsld sent form 1100 to DIAC 1/7/09 / DIAC approved SS and changed visa type 17/7/09
VISA GRANTED: 23/7/09
Leaving date: 13/12/09
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Name: Moving Down Under (family of 4)
Occupation: OH Metal Machinist-First Class
Relocating to: Between Townsville & Brisbane
Posted application: 19/03/09 (from Canada)
Received ack: 25/03/09 (email)
Actual date QLD recd: 24/03/09
FURTHER DOCS REQD: 18/05/09 (CV & Ref from current employer)
EXTRA DOCS REQD: 10/06/09 - emailed asking for proof of funds showing more than $34K
SS received: 10/06/09 RECEIVED BY PHONE CONTACT, confirmation letter in the post. (approx 11 wks)
DIAC visa lodgement date: 12/06/09 - 02/08/09 Now have a CO.
VISA GRANTED: 18/08/09
Leaving Date: OH will be off to Australia probably on Sept. 27th and the kids and I will follow on Oct. 30
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Name: KellyandTom
Occupation: Panel Beater - Visa Priority List No. 5
Relocating to: Sunshine Coast or Brisbane
Posted application: 20/03/09
Received ack: ?
Actual date QLD recd: 24/03/09
FURTHER DOCS REQD: 21/05/09 What research we had done on the area we plan to reside, evidence of sufficient funds, a copy of OH's CV and his current work reference.
SS received: 04/06/09 email recd from agent informing (Official SS letter from QLD dated 29/05/09) (approx 9 wks 2 days)
DIAC visa lodgement date: 16/06/09: agent sent our application off to the DIAC & has advised us to arrange medicals & police checks / 11/09/09 agent resent form 1100 as QLD forgot!
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Name: webbwebbies
Occupation: Solid Plasterer
Relocating to: Beerah or Maroochydore (but also loved Cairns)
Posted application: 00/03/09 posted by agent in QLD
Received ack: 25/03/09
FURTHER DOCS REQD: 25/05/09 (CV & Proof of trade)
EXTRA DOCS REQD: 11/06/09 - emailed asking for proof of cash funds
SS received: 30/06/09 letter recd by agent (approx 14 wks)
DIAC visa lodgement date: 03/07/09 Team 4 - 18/08/09 asked for P60's and letters from previous employers from 2005-2009
VISA GRANTED: 17/09/09
Leaving date: 14/12/09
____________________
Name: Don & Raisa (Southerngent)
Occupation: Electrician (special Class) Visa Priority List No. 5
Applied for 175 visa: 28/01/09
Relocating to: Bundaburg or Maryborough but like Cairns & Brisbane
Posted application: 21/03/09 From UK
Received ack: 22/04/09 by Email
Actual date QLD recd: 26/03/09 (8-10wk processing time scale)
FURTHER DOCS REQD: 23/08/09 recd email requesting Statement of service, Copy of qualifications & identification and evidence for settlement funds (cash savings)
SS received: 04/09/09 on letter (08/09/09 recd email confirming ss after sending updated ref to them) (approx 23 wks)
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Name: Brelly
Occupation: Metal Machinist(First Class)
Relocating to: ?
Posted application: 20/03/09
Received ack: 21/04/09 (by email)
Actual date QLD recd: 27/03/09 (8-10wk processing time scale)
FURTHER DOCS REQD: 26/08/09 recd email requesting Statement of service, Copy of qualifications & identification and evidence for settlement funds (cash savings)
SS received: 31/08/09 letter recd from QLD 10/09/09 (approx 24 Wks)
VISA GRANTED: 17/09/09
Leaving date: 09/11/09
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Name: Tess and Lee
Occupation: Solid Plasterer
Relocating to: Gold Coast
Posted application: 17/03/09
Received ack: They never did. I had to email to check!
Actual date QLD recd: Approx 27/03/09
FURTHER DOCS REQD: I sent everything from the outset and poof of funds after once I heard this was a new requirement.
SS received: 04/09/09 received letter confirming SS (approx 23 wks)
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Name: Jackster (family of ?)
Occupation: Joiner - Visa Priority List No. 5
Relocating to: Redcliffe
Posted application: 00/03/09
Received ack from QLD: ?
Actual date QLD recd application: 27/03/09
SS received: 24/09/09
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Name: Dionne and Rickie (family of 4)
Occupation: electrician (special class) - Visa Priority List No. 5
Relocating to: Pacific Pines on the gold coast
Posted application: 18/03/09
Received ack from QLD: 9/5/09 had to ring them (by email)
Actual date QLD recd application: 30/3/09 (8-10wk processing time scale)
FURTHER DOCS REQD: 27/08/09 recd email requesting Statement of service, Copy of qualifications & evidence for settlement funds for more than $34K
SS received: 21/09/09
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Name: MichaelF (Family of 3)
Occupation: Motor Mechanic
Relocating to: ?
Posted application: 18/03/09 (from Czech Republic)
Received ack from QLD: 21/04/09 (by email)
Actual date QLD recd application: 30/03/09
FURTHER DOC REQD: No - all documents sent with application at 18th March, so further info was not requested. We showed them $100k in funds.
SS received: 28/08/09 (recd letter from QLD 07/09/09) (approx 21 wks 4 days)
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Name: Dave n Debs (Zippyderby) (Family of 4)
Occupation: Metal Machinist (First Class) - Visa Priority List No. 5
Relocating to: South Brisbane, Coomera, Oxenford or Helensvale
Posted application: 23/03/09 (approx date posted by our agent in Aus)
Received ack from QLD: 08/05/09 (by email)
Actual date QLD recd application: 31/03/09 (8-10wk processing time scale)
Further docs requested: No, everything was sent with orig application except funds which were sent later.
SS received: 28/08/09 (agent sent email 02/09/09, recd letter from QLD 07/09/09) (approx 21 wks 3 days)
VISA GRANTED:
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Name: Green Life
Occupation: Motor Mechanic
Relocating to: townsville
Posted application: 25/03/09
Received ack from QLD: 15/04/09
Actual date QLD recd application: 31/03/09
FURTHER DOCUMENTS REQUESTED: 09/09/09 evidence of funds $20K requested
SS received: Still waiting
Greenlife has not responded to my PM to see if he has SS, so will assume he did not get it... He has subsequently received SS from WA now so is no longer part of our figures!
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Name: Julie & Paul (JuliePaul) (family of 2)
Occupation: OH Carpenter - Category 5 (meds requested before sept changes)
Relocating to: Gold Coast
Posted Application: End of /03/09
Received Ack from QLD: 01/05/09
Actual date QLD recd Application: 02/04/09
FURTHER DOCUMENTS REQUESTED: Copy of Skill Assessment requested as Agent forgot to enclose it, had an email reply from qld to say it had been received and that our application was in a queue and would be processed within 8-10 weeks
EXTRA DOCUMENTS REQUESTED: 31/08/09 - statement of service. We submitted our funds about 4-6 weeks ago on the off chance they would look at our application quicker - we showed £17K about $34K
SS RECEIVED: 04/09/09 recd letter from QLD on 09/09/09 (approx 22 wks 5 days)
CO - 16/09/09, requested meds
VISA GRANTED: 05/01/10
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Name: Lou & Clint (Rickard Family)
Occupation: Carpenter
Relocating to:
Posted application: 27/03/09
Received ack from QLD: 01/05/09
Actual date QLD recd application: 02/04/09
SS received: No, still waiting - 8-10wk processing time scale
SS Received: 25/09/09
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Name: Glen and Nicola (THE RICKARD'S)
Occupation: General Electrician
Relocating to: Goald Coast or nearby
Posted Application: 27/3/09 (SENT VIA AGENT GOING BACK TO OZ)
Recieved Ack from QLD: 01/05/09
Actual date QLD recieved Application: 02/04/09
Extra paperwork: proof of funds sent in with application
FURTHER DOCS: I have been asked for my last tax return as I am self employed,reference's and qualification's e.t.c. my agent already has. The proof of funds in the form of savings which we already sent in has gone from $34k upto $40k and a statement of assets is being requested.
SS Recieved: 10/09/09 (email recd 16/09/09) (approx 23 weeks)
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Name: Coops
Occupation: OH Mechanic (im hairdresser but using his trade for visa)
Relocating to: ?
Posted application: ??/03/09
Received ack from QLD: ?
Actual date QLD recd application: 02/04/09
FURTHER DOCS REQD: Proof of funds (27K) sent last week
SS received: 19/09/09 Letter received
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Name: Taz (Family of 4)
Occupation: OH Solid Plasterer - Visa Priority List No. 5
Applied for 175 visa: 10/03/09
Relocating to: Gold coast or Sunshine Coast
Posted application: 24/03/09 (from France)
Received ack from QLD: 23/04/09 (by email)
Actual date QLD recd application: 03/04/09
FURTHER DOCS REQD: 01/09/09 recd email requesting Statement of service, Copy of qualifications & evidence for settlement funds for more than $34K
SS received: 21/09/09 / 23/09/09 QLD forward 1100 to DIAC
____________________
Name: WoodyXRomford
Occupation: General Electrician
Relocating to: QLD if they want us!
Posted application: 28/03/09 (roughly)
Received ack from QLD: 24/04/09
Actual date QLD recd application: 06/04/09
FURTHER DOCUMENTS REQUESTED: 09/10/09
SS received: Not with QLD
VISA GRANTED: Dec 09 - 176 visa processed after the Sept changes, with another state
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Name: Lee & Julie (Leebaker3) (Family of 2)
Occupation: Information Technology Manager (Specialisation Project Manager) - Visa Priority List No. 5
Relocating to: Brisbane or Sunshine Coast
Posted application: 30/03/09 (from United Kingdom)
Received ack from QLD: 23/04/09 (by email)
Actual date QLD recd application: 07/04/09 (8-10wk processing time scale)
FURTHER DOCS REQD: 19/08/09 recd email requesting copy of qualifications (posted evidence for settlement funds a few months before)
SS received: 26/08/09 (approx 20 wks)
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Name: Danny & Emma (Danny&Em)
Occupation: Architectural Tecnician - Visa Priority List No. 5
Relocating to: Sunshine / Gold Coast (etc.)
Date application posted: 26/03/09 (from Brisbane)
Date received ack letter from QLD: 05/05/09 (via Email)
Date QLD recd your application: 07/04/09
FURTHER DOCS REQD: 28/09/09 recd email requesting Statement of service, Copy of qualifications & evidence for settlement funds for more than $27K
SS received: 28/09/09
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Name: chrisling
Occupation: Fitter/Gas Fitter
Relocating to: ?
Posted application: 2?/03/09
Received ack from QLD: ?
Actual date QLD recd application: 07/04/09
FURTHER DOCS REQUESTED: 30/10/09 - email from QLD asking for proof of funds and some other bits n pieces
SS Received: 13/11/09
____________________
Name: Shaza
Occupation: General Electrician - Visa Priority List No. 5
Posted application: End March /09
Received ack from QLD: nothing as yet.
Actual date QLD recd application: 07/04/09
SS received: 19/10/09 by email
____________________
Name: markntracey (family of 4)
Occupation: Motor Mechanic - Visa Priority List No. 5
Relocating: Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast
Posted application: 02/04/09
Received ack from QLD: 06/05/09
Actual date QLD recd application: 08/04/09
FURTHER DOCS REQUESTED: 06/11/09 - Statement of service, Copy of C.V, proof of funds at least $34,000 - All required by 6/11/09
SS received: recd letter 24/11/09
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Name: Taniaholmes (Family of 5)
Occupation: Fitter
Relocating to: Narangba
Posted application: ?
Received ack from QLD: ?
Actual date QLD recd application: 14/04/09 - Told 8-10wk processing time scale
FURTHER DOCS REQD: Email recd 19/11/09 requesting proof of funds
SS received: 16/12/09 recd letter dated 11/12/09
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Name: lilly mist
Occupation: oh - carpenter
Relocating to: Townsville
Posted application: ?
Received ack from QLD: 11 may 2009
Actual date QLD recd application: 14 april 2009
SS received: No, still waiting for acknowledgement
Lilly mist is no longer part of our figures as I think she may have decided not to continue at this stage, after all the recent changes.
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Name: Lindsey and Spencer Davis (WAITINGGAME)
Occupation: Joiner - Visa Priority List No. 5
Applied for 175 visa: 17/06/09
Relocating to: Gold Coast - Pacific Pines (maybe)
Application posted: March 2009
Received ack from QLD: 11/05/09
Date QLD recd your application: 14/04/09
FURTHER DOCUMENTS REQUESTED: No - sent them in September
SS received: 19/11/09 sent by post dated 12/11/09
____________________
Name: Simon and Deb (Foley Family of 4)
Occupation: General Elctrician. List No.5
Relocating to: Sunshine Coast or further south
Posted application: End of March 2009
Received ack from QLD: 06/05/09
Actual date QLD recd application: 15/04/09
FURTHER DOCS REQUESTED: No, sent proof of funds and tax returns without request in Sept
SS received: recd email 06/11/09
____________________
Name: Mandy and Terry (Gammo)
Occupation: Fitter
Relocating to: Brisbane
Posted application:
Received ack from QLD: 11/5/2009
Actual date QLD recd application: 14/4/2009
FURTHER DOCS REQUESTED: 06/11/09: Copy of CV, Evidence of funds (cash) min $37,000 - This information is required by 9/1/10
SS Received: recd letter 24/11/09
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Name: hallyobrien
Occupation: carpenter
Relocating to: brisbane
posted application: 26/03/09
recieved ack from qld: ?
actual date qld recd application: 16/04/09
FURTHER DOCS REQD: 25/11/09 email recd - evidence of funds (cash) - min $34,000 - This information is required by 25/1/10
ss recieved: no,still waiting-told 8 to 10 weeks(agent says qld rang and are swamped with applications so who knows when)
15/02/10: sent a PM to see if they have recd SS yet as they have not been on PIO for a long time now.
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Name: Sandisonsonthemove (Family of 3)
Occupation: Chef - Visa Priority List No. 5
Relocating to: Brisbane
Posted application: 15/04/09 (by DHL)
Received ack from QLD: 06/05/09 (by email) told 8-10wk processing time scale
Actual date QLD recd application: 21/04/09
FURTHER DOS REQUESTED: 06/11/09 - Copy qualifications, Proof of cash min $31,000, Statement of service
SS received: 06/02/10
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Name: jbro31
Occupation: Nurse - Priority 2
Relocating to: Already relocated to Brighton - North side of Brisbane
Posted application: ?
Received ack from QLD: 08/05/09
Actual date QLD recd application: 23/04/09
FURTHER DOCUMENTS REQUESTED: NO
SS received: 24/08/09 by letter
VISA GRANTED: 25/01/10
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Name: Paul & Mel (pablofet1) (Family of 4)
Occupation: OH Refrigeration & Airconditioning Mechanic
Relocating to: Brisbane
Date application posted to QLD: 05/09
Received ack letter from Qld: 21/05/09
Actual Date QLD recd application: 12/05/09
FURTHER DOCS REQD: Email recd: 25/11/09: evidence of funds (cash) - min $34,000 - This information is required by 25/1/10
SS received: letter dated: 03/12/09
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Name: proview
Occupation: Carpenter - Visa Priority List No. 5
Relocating to: Gold Coast - Oxenford area
Posted application: 5/5/09
Received ack from QLD: 15/5/09
Actual date QLD recd application: 15/5/09 (email from Q/L dated 3/8/09 Extended waiting time from 8/10 wk now additional 8wk)
FURTHER DOCS REQD: copy of qualifications: Evidence of completing apprenticeship will be sufficient, Proof of business activities in the nominated occupation: please submit a copy of business registration.
SS received: 02/12/09 recd letter by post dated 26/11/09
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Name: The Johnson's (Rachyj)
Occupation: Computing professional-Network security - Visa Priority List No. 4 as not recd SS yet (25/09/09 CO received)
Relocating to: Brisbane (looking at Forest Pines area at the mo?)
Application posted: May 2009
Received ack from QLD: 18/05/09 -it said our application was lodged,but would be put on hold until we sent an updated reference from my hubbys employer!
FURTHER DOCUMENTS REQUESTED: See above
Extra Documents sent:left our agent's office inb Melbourne on the 16.06.09
SS received: No, email stated 8-12 wks
VISA GRANTED: 175 granted 11/11/09 (Visa recd without QLD SS!)
LEAVING DATE: Booked 12/04/10
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Name: mandymark (Family of 4)
Occupation: Fitter - Visa Priority List No. 5 (Now trying to find employer sponsor)
Relocating to: Oxenford/Coomera/Helensvale area but due to work perhaps North Brisbane - Ferny Grove/Samford/The Gap
Posted application: 13/05/09 (by Interparcel -DHL)
Received ack from QLD: 22/05/09 by email
Actual date QLD recd application: 19/05/09
SS received: Yes - September 2009
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Name: Stewe12345
Occupation: General Electrician
Relocating to: Hervey Bay
Posted application: 15/05/09
Received ack: 27/05/09
Actual date QLD recd: 21/05/09 (8-10wk processing time)
Further information required: 25/11/09 email for futher document asking for my skills assesment as my agent forgot to send it.
SS received: 03/12/09 recd letter by post dated 30/11/09
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Name: Off to the Sun (Bel & Emmett & Boys)
Occupation: Carpenter
Relocating to: Higher than Brisbane, Lower than Cairns!
DIAC Visa Application: 23/08/2008
Posted Qld application: 15/05/2009
Received ack from QLD: 27/05/2009
FURTHER DOCS REQD: Email recd 27/11/09: Evidence of funds (cash) - min $34,000 (not a mortgage statement) - This information is required by 27/1/10
SS received: 16/12/09 recd letter dated 10/12/09
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Name: Tucs
Occupation: Dermatologist (2312-13)
Relocating to: Cairns
Posted application: Qld application SS application sent by our agent 18/5/09.
Received ack from QLD: 22/05/09 by email
Actual date QLD recd application: 22/05/09 (Quickest Yet!)
SS received: No, still waiting
15/02/10: sent a PM to see if they have recd SS yet as they have not been on PIO for a long time now.
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Name: Manix
Occupation: IT/Network Security - Visa Priority List No. 4, but 2 once recd SS
Relocating to: Brisbane
Posted application: 20/05/09
Received ack from QLD: 02/06/09
Actual date QLD recd application: 26/05/09
FURTHER DOCUMENTS REQUESTED: NO
SS received: Still waiting
VISA RECEIVED: 04/11/09 (visa recd without SS)
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Name: Anlopa (Family of 4)
Occupation: Fitter (Visa Priority List No. 5 with SS) no cash funds if asked to prove (waiting for house to sell which is not on market yet) so looks like back to 175 for us.
Relocating to: Sprinfield Lakes
Posted application: 18/05/09 (Sent to agent)
Received ack from QLD: 02/06/2009
Actual date QLD recd application: 27/05/09
DOCUMENTS REQUESTED: 02/06/09 Payslips and CV
FURTHER DOCS REQD: Email recd 29/11/09 requesting: evidence of funds (cash) min $34,000 (not assets) and statement of service (can be from a previous employer, or immediate superior, or can she provide a copy of current contract showing the occupation). Unfortunately a Stat Dec is not accepted) - This information is required by 27/1/10
COMMENTS: For me it is the end of the road for the 176 back to the 175. If Queensland will not accept a mortgage statment then im afraid they will loose out on my skills. Gives me the whole of Aus to look at now.
SS received: No, Did not have suitable funds at this time.
____________________
Name: Matty Walsh (Wolla Bolla Bing Bong)
Occupation: Carpenter / Joiner
Relocating to: ?
Posted application: 27/05/09
Received ack email from QLD: 09/06/09
Actual date QLD recd application: ? QLD stated 18wks processing time
SS received: 30/12/09 recd approval letter from QLD
____________________
Name: sarah&pieman
Occupation: Chef
Posted Application: 27 May 2009
Received Ack from Qld: 16 July 2009
Actual date Qld received application: 9th June 2009
SS Reveived: 09/01/10
____________________
Name: Julie & Karl (Julzcary)
Occupation: Urban & Regional Planner - Visa Priority List No. 2
Relocating to:
e-mail ss application online: 04/06/09
Received ack from QLD: 23/07/09
Actual date QLD recd application: 18/06/09
SS received: 26/10/09 (sent email to QLD to say CO has been allocated and they fast tracked the ss application)
VISA GRANTED: 08/12/09
Leaving: in Feb 2010
____________________
Name: CROWDED HOUSE
Occupation: General Electrician
Relocating to: Robina, Gold Coast depending on work situation on arrival.
Application posted: 08/06/09
Received ack from QLD: 21/07/09 - QLD stating 12 wks processing times
Actual Date QLD recd application: 16/06/09
Posted: Vetassess cert, UK city and guilds and other quals (copies), posted bank statement for £12000 for the two of us and daughter of 7 months. reference also posted from current employer
FURTHER DOCUMENTS REQUESTED: 31/12/09 - email asking for proof of cash of at least 10,000 AUD!
SS received: 30/01/10
____________________
Name: damson blue boy
Occupation: Metal Machinist First Class.
Relocating to: Brisbane
Posted application: 25/06/09
Received ack from QLD: 29/07/09
Actual date QLD recd application: 30/06/09
FURTHER DOCUMENTS REQUESTED:
SS received: No, quoted 16wks processing times
15/02/10: sent a PM to see if they have recd SS yet as they have not been on PIO for a long time now.
____________________
Name: Tim Page
Occupation: Electrician
Relocating to: Brisbane
Posted application: 02/07/09
Received ack from QLD: 03/07/09
Actual date QLD recd application: 02/07/09
FURTHER DOCUMENTS REQUESTED: Proof of Funds
SS received: 29/07/09 (girlfriend has residency and living there already, and lived there for 5 months at the beginning of the year)
Applied to DIAC for 176: 06/08/09 / Ack from DIAC: 10/08/09 / Waiting CO
____________________
Name: bindog1uk - Paul & Lesley (Family of 2)
Occupation: Fibrous Plasterer
Relocating to: North of Brisbane
Posted application: cant remember
Received ack from QLD: ?
Actual date QLD recd application: 06/07/09
FURTHER DOCS REQD: Yes
SS received: 17/02/10
____________________

Name: Jason Washer
Occupation: Motor Mechanic - Visa Priority List No. 5 once recd SS
Relocating to: Gold Coast
Posted application: 01/07/09
Application recd by QLD: 06/07/09
QLD SS received: No, waiting - informed time scale would be 16 - 20 weeks
DIAC visa lodgement date: April / May 2009
SS GRANTED: 15/02/10 agent recd letter
______________________
Name: Jane Martin (family of five)
Occupation:Nurse (priority list 2) 176 visa
Relocating to Gold Coast:
State sponsorshp applied 7.7.09
Further documents requested 1.12.09
SS GRANTED: 8.12.09
____________________
Name: The Dougans
Occupation: Carpenter
Relocating to: North of Brisbane or Sunshine Coast
Posted application: 29/04/09
Received ack from QLD: 15/05/09
Actual date QLD recd application: 01/05/09
FURTHER DOCUMENTS REQUESTED: 19/05/09 (CV & Ref from current employer & Financial Details)
SS received: No, 23/06/09: spoke to agent today and received letter from qld to say that client does not meet criteria for the visa as he does not have sufficiant transferable assets to successfully settle in qld. so thats us may have to just wait for 175 visa to process or wait till we sell house and try again when money in bank. our agent has emailed with questions to fight case but not looking good.
31/06/09: Reapplied with new application showing funds
QLD Ack recd: 05/08/09
2nd application recd in office: 07/07/09
VISA GRANTED: 19/02/10
____________________
Name: Kris
Occupation: Accountant (Regional 475)
Posted application: 17/07/09
Actual date QLD recd application: 21/07/09 (by courier)
Received ack from QLD: still waiting
SS received: still waiting
____________________
Name: HoriFTC (2 people)
Occupation: Engineering manager
Relocating to: Brisbane
DIAC Visa Application: 18/08/2009
Posted Qld application: 18/08/2009
Received ack from QLD: 28/08/2009
SS received: No, still waiting
FURTHER INFO: 15/02/10 recd email from qld for further docs - evidence of funds (cash) min $27,000 - This information is required by 15/4/10
SS GRANTED: 17/02/10
____________________
Name: Shirlw
Occupation: Midwife - Visa Priority List No. 2
Relocating to: Sunshine Coast
Posted application:24/8/09
Received ack from QLD: 01/09/2009
Actual date QLD recd application: 30/08/2009
Proof of funds requested: 08/10/2009 sent 12/10
SS received: 27/10/09
VISA GRANTED: 04/03/10
____________________
Name: Mr Luvpants John & Lisa
Occupation: Staff Nurse and Firefighter - Visa Priority List No. 2
Relocating to: Caloundra
Posted application: 18/09/09
Received ack from QLD: 29/09/09
Actual date QLD recd application:
FURTHER DOCS REQD: Sent funds in without being requested
SS received: email recd 26/11/09
VISA GRANTED: 24/02/10
____________________


Good Luck with your application!

Tasha x

[Yorkshireclan]

Name: Yorkshireclan
Occupation: Electrician (Special Class)
Posted application: 19/03/09
Received ack from QLD: 26/03/09 (by email)
Actual date QLD recd application: 24/03/09
SS received: No, still waiting - 8-10wk processing time scale




Nice one Tasha...

[Rudi]

Sound like some things are moving forwards - hope they move quickly for you guys!

Rudi

[ericaw]

175 applied jan queensland ss forms sent early feb (and Scanned) received ss confirmation(via email) 11 days later , co march changed back to 175 and visa approved this week

[Yorkshireclan]

175 applied jan queensland ss forms sent early feb (and Scanned) received ss confirmation(via email) 11 days later , co march changed back to 175 and visa approved this week

WOO HOO!!! EXCELLENT...

[moving down under]

Name: Moving Down Under
Occupation: OH Metal Machinist-First Class
Posted application: March.19/09 (from Canada)
Received ack from QLD: March 25/09 (email)
Actual date QLD recd application: March 24/09
SS received: No, still waiting - 8-10wk processing time scale

[MichaelF]

Name: MichaelF
Occupation: Motor Mechanic
Posted application: 18/03/09 (from Czech Republic)
Received ack from QLD: 21/04/09 (by email)
Actual date QLD recd application: 30/03/09

[Lyndhurst]

Name: Lyndhurst
Occupation: Carpenter
Posted application: 18/03/09 (from UK email, sent from Oz by agent 20/03/09)
Received ack from QLD: 17/04/09 (by email)
Actual date QLD recd application: 23/09/09
SS received: No, still waiting - 8-10wk processing time scale

thanks Tasha

this is a brill idea, if eveyone copys and pastes your first post and fills it in... it will be all the information at one easy clance..

something to do while we are waiting

cheryl xx

[Sandisonsonthemove]

Name: Sandisonsonthemove
Occupation: Chef
Posted application: 15/04/09 (by DHL)
Received ack from QLD: not yet (sad face!)
Actual date QLD recd application: 20/04/09
SS received: No, still waiting for acknowledgement

I think we have a very long wait ahead!!

Good luck to everyone

Donna

[Brelly]

Name: Brelly
Occupation: Metal Machinist(First Class)
Posted application: 20/03/09
Received ack from QLD: 21/04/09 (by email)
Actual date QLD recd application: 27/03/09
SS received: No, still waiting - 8-10wk processing time scale