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Hi Curlie, Don't worry too much even though it is not easy. Since your situation would require an extended overview, did you try to get an appointment with a migration agent to discuss it all and evaluate your best options? I wish you to succeed and to reunite with your lover in Oz!

By the way, general question guys : do you only rely on the email you receive with the visa grant, or do we have another way to confirm everything is ok with our application online? I mean, all this stuff has huge consequences on our lives, obviously

Thanks! Actually, right after I lodged my visa in April, I got an email asking me for additional documents, medical, etc. I sent all my file in early May...and since this moment I didn't get any feedback. I was a bit desperate lately and was about to email them, but I didn't had to since I got the precious email few days ago Good luck with your application!

YES!!! After almost a year of processing. First the IELTS and ACS at the beginning of the year, then the visa lodge in April, and now the visa grant. I have 6 months to enter Australia and start a new chapter.

To be more clear, on the automatic email I received right after, I can see that my file is processed by Brisbane GSM team 34, with a CO name. But It's been 5 months so far and my CO didn't contact me at all. Is it normal? thanks

Hi I sent my medical and police check with my application, all together. Isn't it how it is supposed to be done? The only thing I received was the email confirmation, right after I sent my application. This email was also stating that they don't answer status requests.

Hi! thanks for answering. How do I know if got a CO yet? I didn't received any communication from them since I submitted my application.

Hi all, I'm just wondering, what are your average processing time this year? I got invited 1 month after I submitted my EOI in March, after that I sent my complete application in late May '13. Since then, I'm still waiting and I got no feedback at all about my application. Is there something we can do? Like a status update or sthg? Also, I read lately than the average processing time indicated on the immigration website is now set at 12 months (it was 6 months a few months ago). Is it concerning only new applications or also ones already processing? Thank you for any information!

Hi, I have finally collected all required documents for the ACS skills assessment. 1) Is there different priority between the occupations? I'm still hesitating between "software engineer" and "developer programmer" as I was mostly a web developer and manager. i'm hoping to get invited ASAP before I drop 5 points for age in July. 2) some people say they included a resume with their ACS application, this is not required, right? thanks

Ok thanks. End of deal.

Hi, I have read that you can submit an EOI without all the docs required, and then update it with your skills assessment later, waiting for an invitation. Is it something recommended to do, so we are ranked earlier with the EOI date of submit? thanks

Thanks for sharing. I hope my previous diploma will be qualified as Bachelor equivalent.

I have another concern: my highest diploma is an UK Masters of Science was done online just a couple of years ago. So does my whole professional experience (8 years) accomplished before will not count with ACS/DIAC?

Wow 4 days, you are so lucky!

Do you have a template for a working reference letter? Are we supposed to provide pay sheets? Did they contact your employers to check information?