BB88

Yes, when in Auspost just specify that you need passport photographs that meet UK passport requirements. That is what I did and I had no issues renewing my UK passport from Australia.

Party Time!  Visa Granted, just shy of 14 Months

A near 6 year journey for me to this date.

If someone can update the spreadsheet, username is BB88 (I think) on June-2018 tab.

43 minutes ago, Elise said:

I see :0 thank you very much for your quick response! Do I need to still work for full time? I'm thinking of going back to study again. 

 

 

This is quite upsetting to read for a lot of people.

Immi have implemented much stricter criteria in to their decision making process in attempt to filter through non-genuine applications.  Not implying that yours is, but simply saying now that you have been granted a PR and you're looking to leave or study instead could be one of the many reasons why the processing times and criteria have increased.

I suggest re-thinking your posts before posting on a public forum with your intention to cease employment or change your circumstances given details you have already shared.

Just my two cents.

Closing in on 14 months now, it'll come they say...

18 minutes ago, Jerita said:

Hi any body waiting from December . My agent said that the case officer asked for few documents which were already provided and than case officer is in silent mode. My agent already send two emails about any documents further needed but no reply from case officer it was happened in 26 June 2019 . I don’t know whether case officer has gone into hibernation or he has fallen asleep on his desk .Any Suggestion 

I am June 2018 and still waiting :)

If they have requested documents, wouldn't your status by under Initial Assessment or Further Assessment?  Doesn't appear so from your signature.

6 minutes ago, nanda said:

Didn't know that we shouldn't spend a few words to participate in the happiness of forum members rather than a click emoticon which expresses nothing. I knew the emoticons existed. Anyways thanks for the policing. I'll refrain from any comment from now on. Better a silent visitor.

I don't think there was any malice from @Hex.  From what I could see, it was more to reduce "noise" so people are able to obtain qualitative information from posts.

2 minutes ago, Sere said:

No nothing yet

yep I know that we are still within the processing time but I can see that some people after the application received email about request of more informations

instead we already sent to them everything without waiting for them to request it 

i was hoping there is a kind of precessing time for each part of the visa

this waiting is killing us 

No email no request or more info 

and the application still show received

We submitted a decision ready application for both the nomination and my application and we didn't hear anything for close to 11 months.  Some cases are picked up quicker, some take longer.  Nobody has a definitive formula as to why.  Just enjoy the ride and try and not worry too much.

Comparing your case to others is probably the worst thing you can do

24 minutes ago, Sere said:

Question 

on the website it say that processing time is 10 to 13 months for approval

but I suppose that one mean approval of both nomination and visa 

instead does anyone know how long after your application they approve your nomination?

there is a processing time for that?

we applied almost 5 months ago both nomination and visa and we sent already police check and medical and we didn’t receive any news yet

no even an email or extra request

thanks 

Has you nomination been approved?  In any instance, 5 months is well within the processing times.  A lot of people are waiting much longer.

Great to see a bunch of approvals yesterday but please have some sympathy for those of us waiting from 2018 or even 2017 in some cases.  Some of the newer applications may have a long wait ahead...just forewarning.

12 Months today since I lodged, the bottle of Champagne has been in the fridge for a good few months now, it's ready to open

Silver Email!  Employer Nomination granted today.  Nearly there!

20 hours ago, amandat said:

Hi. Have you had further documentation requested?

Yes, I had a request for further information early May which put us under "Initial Assessment".  We uploaded additional documentation early June and are now under "Further Assessment".

7 minutes ago, Anajmi said:

For DE is  11 months to 15 months.

I'm sitting around the 12 month mark.  I am at further assessment stage for both the nomination and my application.

From your signature, looks like you are in month 4 so might have a bit of a wait, or you may not, luck of the draw!

2 hours ago, Kashif.Iqbal said:

New processing times for 186 TRT applications. Now it's 10 to 13 months.

Yes, just logged in and can see it is 10-13 months for my 186 TRT.

46 minutes ago, KellyG said:

Hey everyone,

does anyone know how long would be the further assessment process changing to Finalize?

thanks~~

I think it varies dependent on the what additional documents have been provided prior to "Further Assessment" stage.  I am also in the same boat, "Further Assessment", and we uploaded everything requested on 3-Jun.  It seems to be either very quick or very long :D - @Hex has mentioned it a few times if you read older posts on the topic.  I am hopeful for the former for me but preparing for another long slog.

52 minutes ago, Anajmi said:

Hi. The last update date of our visa application is changed today while the status is still "Received". Do you guys have any idea what does it mean?

Could be related to a recently completed Health assessment, check the Health assessment link.  You can also check Messages to see if any correspondence has been sent.

29 minutes ago, Jk000 said:

Hi every one.

I got s56 request form from CO. 

I attched all information.  

Do i have to click  ' I confirm that I have provided my information'  this button ?

if i click this button , what happen ?

Yes, we had to click the button after uploading everything to move it from Initial Assessment to Further Assessment.  There is a notice when you sign in saying that the button may be greyed out/unavailable as well if you are having difficulties.

1 hour ago, Shaun_R said:

 

@Hex, yes I know. I was merely stating that 75 points in not enough and how long we "waited" for 2 years. We eventually went for ENS because it was the only way for us to PR.

I believe the minimum for an Accountant on a 189 is 90 points as of 1-May-2019 (don't quote me on that though)

6 hours ago, Jk000 said:

I applied 186 trt from 457

Occupation..  cook

Nomination  and visa applied.. 06 Dec 2018

Nomination approved.. 21 May

Request information..  21 May(health check, police report)

Request submitted..  30 May 

Still i can see initial assessment 

 

How long will take to get pr ..

If Immi requested information and you submitted on 30 May, there is an option to select "I confirm I have provided information as requested" after uploading everything.  That should put it in to "Further Assessment" (assuming they requested information).  May want to validate as you typically only have 28 days to provide information.

Just a quick update from me.  We have today uploaded everything that was additionally requested.  Both applications are now in "Further Assessment" stage.

Back to the waiting game 

19 minutes ago, KellyG said:

Hi everyone,

The company I am working now has applied PR application for me through 457-186 TRT stream. My employer applied Nomination and visa together. It’s not convenient to ask all the time how is going with my visa, therefore, I registered an account and be able to check my personal visa status at any time; Is there anyway I could check the Nomination status as well? I couldn’t tell from the immiaccount I registered. Or should I believe if my Nomination passed and the immiaccount status which I received will be changed from [Received] to any other staus? 

I’ve attached the current update from the web. 

Cheers

No, you are not able to import the company nomination in to your account.

23 hours ago, BB88 said:

Just so I am clear, if "my" application says "Initial Assessment" then the "nomination" has been approved?  How sure are you?

Just to clarify this as I have checked with my MA this morning.  My nomination hasn't been approved yet, it is also under "Initial Assessment" just like my application.

I guess I got a "bronze email", if that is even a thing?  So both applications are with a decision maker and have had information requested for both.

Progress 

6 minutes ago, Kashif.Iqbal said:

When your status changed to initiate assessment, today?

Mine changed to "Initial Assessment" yesterday.

1 hour ago, galisuman said:

Hi Sakshi until your case says initial assessment there will be no CO assigned as initial assessment means your nomination has been approved. If declined your MA would be informed. Sorry but you are still under the global processing times so don't get anxious please give your case till end of this month and then ask your MA to contact immi for an update...

Just so I am clear, if "my" application says "Initial Assessment" then the "nomination" has been approved?  How sure are you?

Happy Monday all.

I've put a bottle of Champagne in the fridge at work, hoping this will nudge things along.  Starting to lose hope at the moment though.