Hi 143 applicants.
Just want to let you know that I was granted a case officer on 24 August 2015 for an application lodged 10 October 2013. Make sure you have all your paperwork saved in PDF format as they will accept scanned copies including your police checks. Also, don't make the mistake I did. Ensure that all your documents have been certified in advance of being asked for them. If you are overseas have the money for the second instalment in an Australian bank account otherwise it will take 28 days for funds to clear from international banks. The payment needs to be credit card (which not many people have an $85,000 limit) or a bankers cheque. I had everything ready:
Certified copies of police clearance including translations is applicable
Certified copies of Passports
Form 80
Medicals done
Assurance of support done
My visa was issued 5 days after I was allocated a case officer!!
That's it folks I'm a permanent resident.