VicViP

As of now Computer Network Engineer stands at 65 points. So if you lodged with 70pts, you'll probably get an invitation on the next round or the following. Would you be able to elaborate your points breakdown?

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Whoops, seems like I read it wrongly. If you already had an invitation and applied your visa since Dec 2016, the point system is irrelevant. All you need to do is to wait for the grant or CO contact. I don't think anyone can predict anymore in this forum and the trend is too vague. But you shouldn't wait no more than this December 2017.

4 hours ago, Louise Jessica Studds said:

Hi,

i applied at the end of may, still waiting. I had an interview since and they've offered me a job. They asked if they can speed up the visa process, is this possible? Does any one else have a job offer?

 

thanks 

Unfortunately securing a job won't speed up visa processing time.

It will definitely help. Depending on the company, post-internship, the might offer you the job. If not, you'll at least receive some decent record on your resume and referee.

As as graduate, it took me 2 years to get a full time job that I want (software developer).

Though I found a full time contract job after 1.5 years, but not in the field that I want (helpdesk).

I have no prior experience, only part time in fixing computers. Mostly applied jobs through LinkedIn and Seek. So many interviews, so many high hopes, yet so many rejection.

What finally helped me to get a full time job was the job agent that helped me getting the contract job in the first place. It's real tough with so many competitions.

Hi guys, just an update on my case. I've just got my visa granted today.

Wish you all best of luck on your visa grants!

fun times!

Applied in March, hoping to get mine sorted between Jun-Aug.

Now my plans are ruined. i.e. I have to pay the foreign citizen stamp duty for a property that would costs >$50k

Though nothing can be done but to patiently wait and accept the new reality.

Accounting - If your degree hits all of the unit as specified by CPA, straight positive assessment

Engineer - Not too sure with the details, but some engineers do not require working experience for EA.

IT professions - Only if you take professional year program, you're waived and will be granted positive skill assessment from ACS.

2 years

8 hours ago, ayda said:

I received an invitation at 15:16 UK time. I hadn't taken the time difference into account so it was a pleasant surprise.

Congratulations! Exciting days ahead!

1 hour ago, Casey r said:

Hey do you know when the dates of invitation are? 

From http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Skil#tab-content-2

Under "Next invitation rounds"

27 minutes ago, RavenBlue said:

Hi @VicViP is this 00:00 Canberra time - so 15:00 the day before in UK time?

Hi Raven, it would be around that time.

For my invitation on 29 of March, I received an invitation on 11:21 pm on 28 March (Brisbane time).

Most invitation that I've witnessed would be around midnight of the invitation day.

As far as I'm aware of, invitation only given out during the specified date. It's gonna be 12 Jul or 26 Jul this month.

Invitations are usually given at midnight (00:00) of that day.

Hope you receive your invite soon!

1 hour ago, Amandaclose16 said:

 

We have applied for the visa and sent away the relevant documents so just waiting on it coming in , I'm going on his visa but was wondering if I can still find work when I'm there ?


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hmm just have a quick read and there might be a concern from https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/485-

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If you are applying as the main applicant, you and anybody else covered by the application must be in Australia when you apply for this visa and when your visa is decided.

Might want to seek a professional advice from an agent. Looking at your post, it seems like you're off-shore.

I've always been on-shore, so I've never experience such thing.

But yes, if you and your partner's visa granted, you would be able to work full-time without restriction.

Seems like grant is starting to roll, let's hope for the best 

Yup, I did, twice. Once in 2014 (Graduate work stream) for myself and another in 2016 (Post-Study work stream) for my partner, while I'm her dependent.

It's pretty straight forward I believe. You can find all the info here: https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/485-

Any particular issue you're experiencing?

4 hours ago, laevans said:

Hey,  first round of invites isn't until the 12th July it's on the website.  Xx

Invitation date and visa grant date should differ. 

Invitation typically happens twice a month, whereas visa grant date happens on almost daily basis.

DIBP should've rolled out visa grant by 1st of July (As per 2015 and 2016 stats), but not too sure what's hindering them. Haven't seen any visa grant till today (as per tracker and other forums). Though fingers-crossed that we should hear something this week.

2 hours ago, woody2709 said:

Im borderline getting my superior each time. Very frustrating. Reading 90, Speaking 90, Listening 79, Writing 78, Overall 86. Very expensive and time consuming. Good luck with your application

Got a very similar situation with ya. R81, S90, L78, W80. And that was my first attempt. Got very similar score in my second and third. Finally gave up and used partner skill for additional 5pts.

4 hours ago, laevans said:

Hey guys hope you don't mind me jumping on the bandwagon but just wondered if any 189 management accountants on here? We submitted a 189  EOI on 27th march with only 65 points but updated it Friday to 75 points superior English! Are we likely to her an invite and if so any idea how long?? Anyone else in same boat? Invites seem to be super quiet right now! X

Pretty sure you'll have your invite in the first or second round in July. Since not many submitted above 70pts.

4 hours ago, Thomas Noble said:

Hi VicVip, thanks for the comment...I have   Degree certificate which states degree name,the grade and the final examination date. Also I have the academic transcripts for 6 semesters..are they enough or letter of completion is also required on top of those docs?

Hi Thomas, base on the ACS application checklist:
 

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Certified copy of your academic transcript
AND
Certified copy of your award certificate OR completion letter (for Australian qualifications)
Ensure that the following information is detailed in your qualification documents:

• Title of Degree or Award
• Name of University or Awarding Institution
• Date the Degree or Award was Completed
• Unit or Subject Names and Grades or Marks Achieved
• Abstract of Research if the qualification has been completed through Research

So yes a degree certificate and an academic transcript should be sufficient.

I don't believe its necessary. I did a pathway as well: 1 year diploma, 2 years degree (supposed 3).

For academic side, I only submitted: degree certificate, academic transcript and letter of completion.

If they need further details, they'll contact you once you've lodged your application.

13 hours ago, SUPERSTARDJ01 said:

Has anyone taken the general? Is it much easier?

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Not really. I found them to be similar, but general is easier to grasp overall. No need to take academic unless required to (for skill assessment).

But what I can tell is that there should be significant preparation to boost mark from 7 to 8, particularly in writing (or reading at times).

Just to clarify regarding the points:

1. Forget overall score, its irrelevant in this case

2. 7/7/7/7 score gives 10 points

3. 8/8/8/8 score gives 20 points

Given from your scenario, most likely yes.

All she needs to do is to take an english exam, hitting the the "competent" english result;

As well as getting a positive skill assessment from ACS (which is the trickiest part I guess).

And yes, she needs to fulfil all the requirements.

Although with 60 points as Analyst Programmer (2611xx), may I suggest that you to bump your points further to at least 65 points, or better yet, with 70 points for an invitation in 2017-2018. If possible, get your partner to lodge an EOI as 261313 with at least 65 points.

On 6/5/2017 at 15:23, d_rabadia said:

3. Following the tracker it is evident that the brisbane team is not contacting alot of people. Only the Adelaide team is

Yeah, my biggest concern right now. Seems like the Adelaide team is pretty active, whereas Brisbane team (which is what I'm in!) isn't active recently.

But yeah hopefully things improve.

Applied all visas by myself. Started doing some research when applying visa 485, then my partner's 485.

Then moved on to 189. But everything is straightforward.

Had a consultation with an agent, but that is just ways for me to increase my EOI points.

On 2017-5-30 at 08:24, Dragonflygecko said:

I had my 189 granted on Thursday ?? keep in there guys it's coming. Wishing you all some good news this week ☘

On 2017-5-30 at 23:29, Mrwilson said:

Had mine granted on the 17th May, lodged on 1st March. Now its been a crazy fast frenzy of work and emotions!!

 

We Fly out in under 2 weeks heading for the Gold coast. Still hasn't sunk it yet.

 

But keep positive as much as possible (easy for me to say this I know) because when it comes........It hits hard and fast.

Congratulations to you both! So good to see recent grants, making me less nervous lol

On 2017-5-29 at 23:32, joeh99 said:

Nope, nothing from me. lodged 21/03 and replied with meds and police check on 13/04. Thought being a 30 year old single man might make it quicker! Obv not! 

Well Joeh99 keep us posted. With the current trends, we should be expected mid-late June for a grant!

Highly doubt it.

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• Post-Study Work stream – for international students who graduate with a higher education degree from an Australian education provider, regardless of their field of study. This stream is only available to students who applied for, and were granted, their first student visa to Australia on or after 5 November 2011. A visa in this stream can be granted for up to four years from the date the visa is granted, depending on the visa applicant's qualification.

The fact remains that your very first student visa is from 2008. In 2016, you acquired your second student visa.

The basic 189 visa page gives you the mandatory checklist:

https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/189-/Skilled-Independent-visa-(subclass-189)-document-checklist

This is a brief booklet of partner evidence:

https://www.border.gov.au/Forms/Documents/1127.pdf

Once you put all the checklist, CO will contact you if you miss anything.