Dean2017

Hi Abi, I applied for 190 visa mid December 2017, CO contacted early march for police checks and medicals. All uploaded by a couple of weeks later. Nothing since so just waiting game now. 

Not sure about cooks but I got my invite on a 190 to NSW on 60 points as a plumber, so if chef's are on the list I wouldn't discount it. Good luck.

Submitted my EOI to nsw in November 2017, 3 weeks till invite. Visa application  mid December 2017, Case officer asked for medicals and police checks March 2018. Medicals and police checks sent to C/O 30th March 2018.......

Waiting.... waiting....... and waiting...... hope to hear something soon

Not sure if this helps, I'm new to this forum but applied for 190 visa NSW as a plumber. Got an invite 2 weeks later with 60 points. 55  + 5 for State Sponsorship = 60. 

So they do respond. I suppose it depends on how much they want your trade. Good luck.