gord81

Ouch that's a while to wait alright... hope it comes through sooner rather than later for you.

3 hours ago, JetBlast said:

Ah I see. Well since they have put the minimum points up to 65 many people who previously went for the 189 are now going for the 190 and 489. So they will be overwhelmed. South Australia doubled the wait time to 15 - 20 weeks. I am 6 weeks in and applied to SA fo state sponsorship.

I agree with JetBlast.... think things got a little crazy when they bumped up the minimum points for the 189 and everyone jumped ship to the 190 and 489 for the extra points! 

JetBlast is that the wait time for state nomination now?

8 hours ago, Barrywelsh said:

Ok thanks for the advice, I’ll keep you posted when I hear anything. My MA suggested that there was a back log in applications from before June. It’s just the uncertainty and trying to plan that’s frustrating.

Where are you thinking of moving to?

Looking at moving to the Sunshine Coast where there will hopefully be some work opportunities. Where are you looking at?

Yeah the uncertainty is a nightmare, I've tried planning as much as possible but reading on lots of forums and groups about the different timelines and nothing adds up... some people getting grants reasonably quick and some waiting a lot longer! 

Can't seem to make any sense or reason of it.

Still it'll be worth it all in the long run 

1 hour ago, Barrywelsh said:

Hi,

I’ve recently applied for regional sponsorship 489 as Diagnostic radiographer. I am currently waiting for an invitation to apply, it’s inly been 1 month. I have 70 points. 

My agent said if we don’t hear by October we have to look at an alternative option. Is this likely to happen? My job role has consistently been on the list for years and are QLD likely just to decide they don’t want my application for not logical reason?

Barry

Hi Barry, 

I'm a radiographer as well and am also heading to QLD on a 489 visa with 70 points. 

I submitted the EOI back in April and received the initial state invite within a few days. Completed that and received the actual invitation a few weeks after. Lodged for the visa on 1st May and haven't heard anything since!

The whole process is unpredictable so can't really advise on how long the profession will remain on the list. I was under the impression the review it yearly but maybe someone else more in the know can advise you on this.

Good luck 

On 15/07/2018 at 20:00, LeeH said:

Hi, yes it's in my signature at the bottom of my post.

So it is..... thanks 

On 05/07/2018 at 11:48, LeeH said:

Hi Guys

Just wanted to post an update, as today I received my Registration In Principle letter from AHPRA! To say I'm ecstatic is an understatement. Not sure if there have been changes in requirements at AHPRA or they were just happy with all my credentials, but I'm stoked either way. Possibly they were happy with my PGDip course on it's own, or the extra degree level study I have completed (ICU nurse course and mentorship) helped as well.

Now on to the ANMAC skills assessment..

Hi LeeH,

Could you give me a rough timeline on your AHPRA application? 

I'm waiting for a visa grant and trying to time everything just right so I can get flights out to oz and start job hunting asap.... obvs don't want to receive the AHPRA go ahead too soon and have to make an expensive trip out there! 

Thanks

On 15/05/2018 at 22:45, woody2709 said:

Great news Woody2709..... All the best for your sunny future down under ☀

Ok thanks for the info both of you, seems like some mixed reviews. I think I'll just fill out the form 80 just in case.

Any experience on form 1221? Or is it the same thoughts?

Thanks

Hi Guy's,

I'm going to lodge my 489 visa in the next few days for QLD and am trying to get everything ready to front load and hopefully speed up the process.

What are peoples thoughts/experiences of Form 80 and Form 1221? Are there many direct grants given without them or is it likely that I'll be contacted to provide them later on in the process?

Cheers

Hi Lamoss,

You will need to complete a skills assessment with ASMIRT first in order to be eligible to apply for a skilled visa.

You will need AHPRA if you are eligible/successful in applying for the skilled visa to work.

I'd suggest getting the ASMIRT first.

Good luck with it all

Gordon