pwalton134

Hi all, sorry for the slow response! Been away and not had a chance to update. Mine was direct granted Weds 1/4/15 (submitted beginning Feb.) :-D I'm actually on holiday there on the 23rd (not moving just yet - still looking for the job and working out how to break it to my boss!) - does anyone have any info for things that have to be done on first entry, if anything? As far as I can tell, all I need to do is enter to change my status to resident. From what I've read, it is better to apply for medicare, tax file number and bank account early on to make life easier but not required. Hope those still waiting see yours or a CO soon! Good luck!

Hi, First time post, but thought I should share my info for the greater good! Looking to move out to Perth / WA soon to be with my partner who recently moved to follow a PhD. Have been getting nervous since the "processing - please wait for the department to contact you" status on the ELodgement page and no other info - I feel there should be a button to press for the next stage! EOI submitted 18/01/15, invitation 23/01/15, applied 01/02/15 and all paperwork submitted by 18/02/15. Medical completed 06/02/15, presumably successfully as it changed to "finalised". Hopeful to hear something by next month, as I presume is everyone else! Hopefully the next step will be to find work! If not, perhaps to write a book/memoirs on applying for a 189... Cheers, and good luck everyone! :smile: