Bazooka Boy

Hi, Had a question regarding the validity of my medical which is dated March 26 2019. (I got my SA 489 visa on Aug 23, finished first landing on Oct 28) Now I’m planning to file for NSW 190 - still awaiting pre-invite. If I do get invited to apply by end of the year, would I have to re-do the medical or could I submit the same one?? Thanks!

Howdy howdy happy Friday folks!!! Just received ours 206 days, direct grant!! SA 489. only catch is we have till Dec 19, 2019 to make our first entry. But no complaints!

Just found it on the immi website, it is indeed 4 years from grant date

Hi folks, Question: When does the 4 year period start on the 489 visa? From date of first landing OR date of grant?

Congrats @gurinder kaur !!! Finally

175 days here Looks like we’re in for a long ride!

Rite... But what if the 489 comes first and the 190 comes 7-8 months later? Would the 190 cancel 489?

Hi folks, I already lodged my 489 SA visa (80 points) in Jan this year. Have been waiting for the grant since. I now have the 190 option open under NSW and feel bitter sweet about it. With state sponsorship I have 75 points and scored a 90 in PTE. So I fancy my some chance of an invite. Also my occupation code 135112 (ICT Project Manager) is listed as "Medium availability" with no additional criteria. Can I have both applications running in parallel irrespective of whether I get a 489 grant or not?

I know folks waiting for 7-8 months now....looks like the average time.

Fab fab news!! Hearty congratulations guys

@JonandSophietravel Congrats guys!!! Looks like Dec applications are being smashed! How long were your PCCs valid?

Amazing stuff mate!! Congrats !! Sounds like the ideal scenario

Congrats mate!! Which state? 489 SA? Also, how many days did it take?

Hopefully direct grant for you mate

Anyone in the group who lodged their visa apps in Dec 2018?

@SteveandKirsty looks like you guys just completed a month in Adelaide! Been following this thread with great interest. Thank you for keeping us posted and all the best for the interviews

Sweeet! 6 months looks reasonable. Because in my case, my PCC expired in Mar I'm OK if I have to re-submit if asked, but the immi folks shouldn't backtrack the grant to my medical. So would prefer grant date + 6 months validity And if the wait time is looking more or less like 6 months, I guess I should just resort to spending time with family and friends and stop fretting lol

Congrats mate!! This is incredible news! 6 months is no easy wait I'm assuming your grant "validity" is less than 6 months? And did they base it on issuance of PCC/Medical date (earlier of the two)?

All the best!

Hi @JetBlast How has the job hunting experience been so far in Adelaide?

Hi @Stephix26 ! Stumbled upon your post. Are you looking for IT PM roles in South Australia? Im actually waiting for my grant for SA 489 under the same job code. Would love to hear about your job hunting experience!

Are you a sole applicant or family?

7 weeks...yours could be sooner.

The State nom approval = ITA. Basically your 60 day clock starts once you receive confirmation that your state nomination has been approved and you’ll receive an invitation to apply for visa. I received mine on Dec 4 and had until Feb 1 to lodge my visa.

I would imagine that it's been closed due to Easter break. Totally slipped my mind!!