Dragonflygecko

Our agent fees cost £2k for skills assessment, EOI & visa application. We felt it was worth it as a little mistake can cost a fortune.

Quite scary how things can change so quickly.

Oh wow, didn't think they could ask this. I just wrote on my form to live permanently. hmm. How about writing a letter explaining what you love about Australia, why you chose to move there, what makes it so special and his you will adjust to the lifestyle over there. Just write some real soppy stuff! I'm waiting since 21/02 too, I am so impatient though everyday I think 'maybe today'!

Unfortunately only experience after the qualification was obtained is considered skilled. Be careful what you claim for as it can end up in refusal. Good luck at DU Centre

Actually can't believe that they would not consider this and give you PR even though you might be banned for overstaying or something. I find that very odd.

Did you only recently get asked for medicals and police check?

So technically someone could be banned but get a PR visa?

Any updates?

Yes I had a moment of weakness I guess too much in a rush for everything. I am going to wait, as it may take months. Cheers

Hi Klr81, Thanks for your reply. My occupation is Childcare Centre Manager and I have 65 points. Office dealing with my application is Adelaide. My partner and I lived in Australia in 2009/2010 on WHV and we had the second year too for doing farm work so I suspect they are chasing this up too. I guess we just have to sit patiently and hope for the best. I really wish they had a clear system in place, e.g. have a numbered system of your visa process 'stage one checks completed, stage two checks completed, waiting on information' etc so you know where you stand. I am still awaiting landlord to get back to us re rolling contract so I am really hoping this is an option. I don't want to be stupid and hand in notice without anything to fall back on especially after working for them for 4 years Congrats on your grant you must be delighted. When and where are you headed?

Ooh that's a tricky one. Surely though the employer knows the wait time for a 187- lots of employers wait as they know the process. To be fair, I'd probably go down the 190 route if it were me. I had a couple of companies interested in 457/187 for me but I thought you know what why don't I just try for the 189. Just out of interest which states are you considering for 190? Where is the job offer for 187?

How many of you have handed your notice into work before being granted the PR visa?? My employer has been very understanding & knows since I started the application last September. However, I have a three month notice period which I have to give formally. My lease is up on our flat on the 16th July so we don't want to fork out more agency fees, deposit and have another contract for at least 6 months- if we have the visa by then!! Plus we live in london and in my past experience we've not been able to get a rolling contact to follow fixed term. I was planning on finishing work at the end of June first week of July. So by next week I should hand my notice in, I'm just worried that if I don't have the visa by then, I'll have shot myself in the foot with no job. Am I being too cautious?? I lodged 189 app on the 21/02 and had req for further info on 08/03 (PTE & Form80). ? Ideally if I got a rolling contract is wait until the visa comes to hand notice to work but it's so tricky to get that here. We've asked the agent so let's see. I'd be interested to know what others have done in this situation?? TIA

@bigpoppadolph no this is incorrect. You need all 8's across one exam! Hence the annoyance and why we all think it's just a money making exercise! I done Pearson's three times see my scores below! Ridculous! 1st R80 , W84, S82, L78; 2nd R90, W90, S90, L78; 3rd R90, W90, S79, L84Good luck! She might be lucky first time

Agree appeal the Ielts. Alternatively go for Pearsons test it's computerized so a bit easier in my opinion.

Yeah I agree I think they have some format to it but in general depends if your case is straight forward and I think of it as the luck of the draw! I just hope mine comes in before the end of March. :jiggy:I want to land down at the beginning of July!

No, I won't I have an agent so it will go to her first and then I guess she will call/email me. For example, I only found out at 14:00 on Wednesday I had a CO. So there is a bit of a delay. I'm hoping to hear something by end of March. I am just so nervous. You know you give up so much of your time and money and you don't know if it will all go through fine. Eeek:huh:

I agree. To fit in you must get amongst it. Aussie's don't hate Asian people, and there are plenty of Asian and other cultures in Australia. In general people dislike others who don't make an effort to acclimatize to their new life in that country. For example, some British dislike certain Eastern Europeans, as some stick to their own nationality and foods and tend not to mix with others.

@barry1986 ah I see. That makes sense. How exciting for you I'm delighted. Love to hear of fast grants I don't want to be a crazy person anymore I want to not refresh my emails every 10 minutes

Amazing guys!! Delighted for you. We uploaded the req info yesterday so let's see if that's all. Barry, just a query what did the req from you on Thursday?

@dukeninja what did CO req from you?

Hey at what did they request?

On the 21/02 so only 2 weeks ago. I'm angry though as I wanted to front load form 80 & 1221 but my agent said 'no, don't worry we are rarely asked for 1221 and we don't want to volunteer unnecessary information on a form 80 unless they want it.' I thought well of course they'll want it, my partner and I had 3 police checks from Ireland, Aus & NZ of course they'll wanna know more about this. Anyways, looking on the bright side, I am glad to have heard from CO at least. It has taken every ounce of my energy to do the form 80- like what on earth, we've travelled the world and lived abroad so much it was a nightmare doing dates! Don't even get me started on my partners work history which he hadn't a proper clue about dates or addresses as he works in construction. I am a little OCD I know all the dates, addresses, post codes etc of everything I needed. Lucky you Katherine, I was so hoping to be a 'lucky' one! It all depends on your ANSZCO code too though I think. Fingers crossed for you Barry that you get a direct grant in the next couple of days, I am addicted to tracker have you used it? It feels like my whole life is resolving around Australia atm!

Hi, yes I had a co allocated today & ask for more information!! After I wanting to fill a form 80 my agent said no, we probably won't need it. They've requested for my partner only & want proof of PTE sent direct from the online system! How's your app going Barry?

How scary, honestly this is ridiculous!