Martina

And we're back. 9 to 10 months processing time again

189 visa has currently processing time set at 18-33 months so not really a fast route. I'd think about 190 but the wait is still quite long currently.

Yes! Medicals and PC are the last thing

I just wanted to say fingers crossed for you Burnsie. I've felt the pain for you when they refused. Good Luck!

65+5

I can't see any other pattern . It shouldn't matter whether you're offshore or onshore right?

Today marks 166 days of waiting with no contact for me Im starting to think that it really depends on occupation as there are waves of analysts/engineers or trades getting grants and contacts at the same time... This can't be just a coincidence! Hope we can stay sane through out the process

I had something similar. Was missing one week from three years. Couldn't claim them for experience.

Hi Kate, Yes still waiting, currently sitting at 163 days with no contact what so ever. I didn't claim points for work experience but Victoria requires two years so I've put down anything I could to support that. Mostly payslips, tax returns, work agreement anything I could. When going through the application, you'll actually find that there is a list of documents you'll need to upload, work related stuff too. I was confused why I have it there when not claiming work experience (and some people here in the same situation didn't put anything there) but still uploaded. Good luck to you and congratulations on your anmac assessment!

I'd also check if you need to be registered with AHPRA before submitting EOI.

Yes. That's why I'm confused how the process works.

Just do it from your best knowledge. Like you said it's Schengen and they can't verify it so I'd put down dates you think are the most accurate.

Congratulation! Wow that was pretty quick. I'm still waiting patiently trying to figure out the process of providing grants/co contacts. It looks like it might be based on occupation? Time of lodgement definitely doesn't matter as there are still people from March, May etc waiting while others from July are getting contacts... Any idea anyone?

About 6 weeks

If you haven't tried IELTS yet, go for PTE, it's a fairer test, you might get higher score and consequently claim more points. Good luck

If you submitted everything, including police checks and health check and you have all other documents in order with no information missing, you will (should) receive direct grant.

Hi Rahmeen, according to a source I found online, COs are now processing applications lodged in May/June 2019. We should be contacted soon. Fingers crossed x

They can't find out. You don't have to declare it.

Definitely a good idea! I've done it with NSW and VIC and got invitation from VIC shortly after. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't invite me if I put multiple states to my EOI.

Definitely a good idea! I've done it with NSW and VIC and got invitation from VIC shortly after. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't invite me if I put multiple states to my EOI.

Not true the experience has to be post degree. Anmac counted my experience from the day I became registered in my home country. And I was finishing my degree after that.

Processing time has changed to 8 to 9 months now. Good luck everybody and keep us updated !

Woohoo congratulations!!

Hi Edith, The experience counts from the day you got registered in your country onwards. For example, I was working and studying my diploma at the same time. After graduation, I had to wait for another 4 months to get my registration (while working as an RN) because of bureaucracy. Anmac counted my experience from the day I officially got registered. That's why I lost a few weeks to claim points for my experience - it sucks really. I don't know whether surgical RNs get priority but probably not. It really depends on the shortages I'd say.

Interesting thread! Had I known the immi will be the slowest in a decade I would've applied on tourist visa onshore. This path is something to consider! Do you know if you have to leave the country once granted the PR to activate it?