kuroro2

Sure. I did a diploma in an engineering course while minoring in business. That gave me a couple of exemptions for my accounting degree that i did in UWA. thats it.

Yes that isn't a problem, i too had exemptions for my degree from a previous diploma, i had to submit the transcripts for the diploma as well but that was it. So in your case just present the transcript for the technical course along with your acca transcript itself. Call them to check if necessary, but this is hardly a big issue don't worry. Assessments are normally more of a concern when points for working experience is needed. I personally went with ICAA due to its fast track option which i needed at the time(its was only an extra $50 anyways), but for regular service you can't go wrong with either. Pepsi and coke as they say.

Had this question when i was doing my assessment, however i was more concerned with cost and speed. Thats really the only difference with the two. In regards to positive outcomes the both institutions have similar, if not identical for skill assessments. The question has been asked multiple times before in past years, even on other forums, you won't get a different answer, no matter how many times you ask. You only need 9/12 modules its pretty easy target if you've done your course proper. So don't worry and just have a go at it mate.

Haha yeah really stoked, have already started planning the move. If there's anyone in the thread that hasn't gotten their's yet despite having all docs or have a co allocation, give the GSM office a call (not dipb, they can only view and advise, not work on the application itself.)

After waiting for enough time, i decided to give the adelaide office a call to ask about my application. The officer said stoutly, "I'll look into it" and ended the call. I got the grant 30 minutes later. HAHAHA so yay?!

just curious, a couple days ago my status changed from "Processing- Please wait for the department to contact you" to just "Processing", the former being what it was since the lodgement of my application. I wasn't contacted by a CO yet, probably since i front loaded all, so he didn't bother. But does the change of status indicate that i'll be getting it soon?

Haha, to be fair i did lodge it late into jan so being first would be a stretch. Still it's really unnerving to hear nothing at all, not even a CO allocation. Makes you wonder if it's been forgotten entirely. Especially since now grants have been given to feb applicants. The easter break isn't helping things either!

By the looks of your timeline, i would think you could be right. You had to wait a long time too. hope i get it soon !

i have front loaded everything, and i lodged on the 27th of jan, i haven't heard from CO, whilst others have or have gotten direct grants. Is this a bad sign?

Yes you will be fine as long as the fbi and police check is dated june. Medical you dont need to do anything, they will automatically add it to your application as long as you are using the same immi account. I know this because i did a medical last year to extend my student visa, and it was automatically applied when i lodged my 189 back in jan.

omg me too. will anyone clarify this who had gotten grants previously?

Don't have a CO yet, goodness me. Never mind i have till the 14th, hopefully i get a co or grant(front loaded all) way before then, so i can sort out the situation.

This is for a holiday that i had planned for awhile, its not really related to moving specifically. I won't need a tourist visa, but an ETA(electronic something) due to my country of residence. They are in essence the same thing. I was initially concerned if my applying for a ETA would cause some conflict with my 189 application OZmaniac this really is worrisome, because i lodged on the 27th of jan, and according to the visa tracker (that is now unviewable due to some restrictions?) grants have been given till 25th of jan. Im now really worried about apply for ETA as i may get the grant at any day. Or i might not get it till my flight which is 14th april, who's to say. Is this visa cancellation really true? Im now in a jam. You reckon i should call them?

So i've lodged an offshore application for 189 on the 27th of january. If all goes well i should get the grant by the first week of april. So here's the thing, i have booked tickets, hotels and car rental for 15th of april (this will be a one week holiday). If by chance, i fail to get the grant in time, and apply for a tourist ETA (I'm from a country thats low risk), would that affect my application in any way? Im fine reentering the country later. Or what if i get the grant while in australia on a tourist visa/ETA? Somewhat concerned about this conflict of visas.

omg im so sorry, i mixed you up with what the tread starter said. my bad man, good luck on ielts, took me two tries to get 8. Just mixed up verbs and kept it mostly simple. funny thing is i had 8 for every module so my scores were R8 L8 S8 W8, so i realise i was treading on thin ice.