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3 minutes ago, Waris said:

Yes good idea !! 

Thanks mate, it's a skill...On no list though! :-)

Hi guys,

Does anyone know what this new column in June-17 (Skill Level) refer to?

Also, should we add a column Short term/Long-term List to see if there is a correlation between the approval's speed and such lists?

Cheers

1 minute ago, Waris said:

this wait is really affecting me

I found a legit solution Waris. Yoga every day. Helps sleep...

In 6 months we'll all be laughing!

1 hour ago, Cookies said:

Me neither .. what will I spend my day doing now?

Sometimes I force myself to not go for 1 hour. Then I'm so proud. 

I don't have access to the sheet anymore, does it happen to anyone else?

32 minutes ago, AJSAJS said:

No need to delete your post. It gave us hope. Our frustrations are with DIBP not you. We're always happy for people to get approved but more so were happy to see some movement with approvals. The buck lies squarely with Immigrations allocation process, its a mystery to us who have been waiting so long but believe me we are all happy for you. The less people who have to go thorugh what we are going thorugh is a good thing, even if it makes no sence. Enjoy your PR, you deserve it as much as anyone does. We just hope were next.

Well said! I both love and hate seeing approvals, can't help but feeling a bit jealous 

If I get it before Xmas I'll buy everyone in Sydney a round of beer 

2 hours ago, Ozdream1 said:

Application Date: August 15 2017

Nomination Approval: Dec 2 2017

3.5 months! 

You're the Usain Bolt of visa approved, who did you have to bribe? :-)

Congrats mate

2 hours ago, Ozdream1 said:

All I can say is, there is massive approval rate happening starting from Dec 1 2017.

How do you know? Is there some kind of official comms?
Thanks!

4 minutes ago, AJSAJS said:

Today marks exactly 12 months since applying!

Happy Anniversary! 

This is the 2nd worst anniversary possible. The 1st worst would be the 2nd year anniversary! :-)

14 hours ago, Praveen Reddy said:

My Nomination application has been refused today due to training benchmark requirements. It’s a direct refusal without asking further evidence.
We have provided bank statement to immi but they say that we have not provided more detailed info on how we have provided training for employees.
They also mentioned that we can claim a complaint. Will that help or once it is refused can’t we do anything?
Do we have to reapply and wait for one year or more again?
Any advice is highly appreciated.

Oh no Praveen so sorry to see that. Best of luck mate.

51 minutes ago, Yvi said:

How much tax do you pay on a bridging visa? My tax agent told me 32.5% as I'm considered non- resident for tax purposes. Is that right?

Are you working onshore? If yes I believe you are a resident for tax purposes

Another person who applied in June seems to have found the Holy Grail?

It looks like they are focusing on engineering and education...

56 minutes ago, zanfo said:

I was hoping to get some updates before the end of the year but don't think that'll happen. I am trying to get  mentally ready and get this sorted for Feb/March.

I hear you mate. It's hard though not to hope for tomorrow...

1 hour ago, cachinnation23 said:

Really quiet week with approvals

Very quiet. 

They may be preparing a massive wave of approvals next week! 

Almost 1 week and no update... Are they on Christmas break yet? 

1 minute ago, Ozdream1 said:

Sorry.. I don't really help you...

More than you think.
At least now I know I'm not alone in the world!

People that manage to be patient are saints. 

1 minute ago, Ozdream1 said:

Look at this spreadhseet: https://goo.gl/bFWMIY

Thanks mate, I spend probably half my days on that spreadsheet :-)
Any idea if checking the ImmiAccount is worth it though?
 

Hi Guys,

New poster but refreshing this page every hour or so :-). Applied in June-17 so my hopes are high when I see some people being granted that applied at the same time.

I'm also refreshing my immi account 4-5 times a day where I always see the same depressing status: "received".

From anyone's experience, is it even worth it to check?

Thanks guys, good luck to all.