joeh99

I hope so; however, there seems to be a freeze on grants at the moment until 1st July.

In hindsight, I would have submitted all of my documents when I lodged my visa. I defo feel like my case has taken longer. I lodged my visa on 21/03 and finalised medical/PCCs on 15/04. 

There really is no rhyme or reason to how/when visas are granted. 

10 hours ago, Kirstyj said:

Hi pm79, we came over as electrician, we went through an agency so they uploaded the form 80 and they received the email letting us know the application was successful, we have been in Perth for 16 months now and we love it, we both have good jobs have settled in very well, just saving up for the deposit to buy the 1st house, I know it's a pain the waiting but it sure is worth it x

Hi @Kirstyj - I'm looking to move to Perth suburbs, possibly as far down as Mandurah. Where abouts are you? I'm a secondary school teacher, 30 years old and making the move on my own. Ive been waiting for my 189 since 21st March..

It is incredibly draining not knowing. I submitted my 189 visa on 21st March and still waiting. It does look like very few will be issued until the clock resets on 1st July. At least that is only just under 3 weeks away. Fingers crossed all!

Has anyone had a recent 189 grants on here? No grants for 3 days now, so that could well be it for June, until it resets on 1st July.

Have you been allocated Brisbane GSM? Im Adelaide.

I have a feeling thats it until 1st July now with visa grants. Nothing granted in 3 days.

I am a Secondary School Teacher; however, I have applied for a 189 visa. My meds and PCCs were uploaded on 13/04. How about yours?

Hoping to head to Perth! How about you?

We lodged ours the same date then @Simons - What is your profession? Did you submit all your docs (meds, pccs etc) all at once?

On 6/7/2017 at 06:32, Dragonflygecko said:

So immi only grant 190,000 skilled visas per year that's their max. They've already invited over that number so only the first 190,000 will be granted then once the quota has been filled they wait for the new financial year to begin- 1st of July. Every year in May/June  the visa grant comes to a halt, usually mid June they stop issuing visas. Joeh99 based on mine and others I think you should hear by the 20th June if quotas aren't filled before then. I've been in the same situation, everyday thinking 'is it today' checking emails, tracker, forums, etc driving myself insane. It's such a painful experience to go through and I really wish it was clearer. Although in the end once you get the visa, you have no idea what to do with yourself and the waiting is so worth it to have that email : "congratulations you've been granted a 189 skilled independent visa- stay : indefinitely." 

They didn't give us much time though entry date was before 03/10 and grant was 25/5 

@Dragonflygecko Thanks for the info - how did you find out about the 190,000 max? I really do hope I hear before by the 20th June. Literally living a day at a time - I honestly thought being a 30 year old, single man would mean a quick grant! It really is a painful painful experience, but a small price to pay in the long run I suppose! I bet your still on cloud nine! Have you started to book things - flights etc?

According to Imm, Brisbane issued a grant today.

No reason why you shouldn't do it now. Its simple enough and takes approx 10 working days.

11 hours ago, Dragonflygecko said:

Stay in there guys. I have to admit it was the most painful wait ever. 13 weeks & 2 days from lodging but finally when it came through I almost died. I'm still in shock and don't know what to do with myself now, we have to wait 3 months to go due to work but when it comes honestly there's no better feeling. Be aware everything has slowed down as skilled migration quotas are near max. Wishing all of you a grant email next week ???

Thanks @Dragonflygecko - I am currently 74 days in from date of lodgement. The wait is very painful and starting to get me down alittle. I'm sure everyone in my position wakes up each morning thinking 'will today to be the day?' (I'm using a MA, so will get an E-mail from them). It's a shame you can't leave work sooner. I have already handed my notice in already, as I want to be able to go ASAP. How do you know that migration quotas were near the max?

I used Spire Hartwood Hospital in Brentwood, Essex. I live just over the bridge in Kent and was very easy to get to. They are approved by the DIBP. They were very good.

The only other place in the South East is Knightsbridge.

Its the same for some of us waiting for our 189 visas. Lodged mine 21/03 - Medicals & police check done on 13/04...still waiting!

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! 

@Dragonflygecko To be honest mate, I haven't got many commitments, so it was easier for me to just hand it in. Otherwise I would have been stuck at school until Xmas! You've got so much to do! I would savour it though - your never going to do this again, so try and enjoy.

Your right - there does seem to be some sort of pattern emerging. Late Feb/early march lodges being granted at the moment. I've said to myself - mid June. Let's hope its sooner!!

I'm sorry - I can't really help with this one. I went through a MIRA agent. With the medicals; however, you can either wait until a CO is assigned after lodging your 189 visa and they will ask you to complete the meds or do them beforehand when you have a HAP number.

What a perfect end to a shitty day! Honestly, really happy for you! We are fairly close with our timing. Just praying I really am not far behind. I handed my notice in this week at work (to leave end of July), so just hoping all works out!

YES! Man! I am so happy for you! I know you have been waiting a lonnnnng time! Thats unreal! When did you find out?

That's positive news. I am currently 2 months 2 days into it!

Cool - I am using Concept Australia, they have an office a mile or so away from me and have been ok.

Fingers crossed indeed! The wait is very very painful!

Hi Dawn,

What MIRA agent are you using and what is your profession? I am also going through an agent and I am a Secondary School Teacher.

I lodged my application on 21/03 and my Meds/police checks were finalised on the 18/04. Praying it doesn't take 5 months!!

Hi all - I've re-posted this for all of us 189s who submitted March / April / May. Would be good to use this as our hub! haha

Police checks are done by yourself. I had to get one for the UK and Australia (I was there on a WHV 5 years ago).