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! 

16 hours ago, Joesline said:

I believe its the date of grant, but I am not sure. It might also be the date of first landing...

 

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! 

12 hours ago, VERYSTORMY said:

Yes, but remember one visa cancels another. So, if you were invited for a 190 and applied and were granted but failed to withdraw the 489 in time and it is then granted, the 489 will cancel the 190.

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. 

On 02/07/2019 at 11:30, leighmarsh151084 said:

Thank you everyone. Still in shock lol.

Fab fab news!! Hearty congratulations guys

@JonandSophietravel Congrats guys!!! Looks like Dec applications are being smashed! 

How long were your PCCs valid? 

3 hours ago, SteveandKirsty said:

Kirsty got the job - doing a very similar role to what she was doing in the UK but with greater scope, and just a short commute too.  

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

On 31/05/2019 at 13:51, Wadho said:

Good day everyone,

Glad to notify you that i received my grant on the 29th of May 2019.

I wish all the best to those who are still waiting for the grants. Thank you for the support and encouragement colleagues.

Congrats mate!!

Which state? 489 SA? 

Also, how many days did it take?

1 hour ago, leighmarsh151084 said:

Yes,
December 17th. Still no contact

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 

1 minute ago, Renault said:

Thanks. Do not think they back tracked it from the time of my PCC. My last day of the entry is 28th October. 6 months from the day Visa was granted

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

On 29/04/2019 at 20:07, Renault said:

Indeed. It's been a long wait ..but you guys helped me get through it. You shall get your grant soon too! Godspeed

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)? 

10 hours ago, JetBlast said:

I haven't got there yet. I fly to Australia in a few weeks. I have just started to apply for a couple of jobs I like.

All the best!

Hi @JetBlast

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

On 26/01/2019 at 14:51, Stephix26 said:

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience of working in IT Project Management and/or Business Analysis in Australia? Or even specifically South Australia? My husband and I work in these roles in the UK.

Looking for general information around job availability, career prospects, average salary, working conditions, work life balance etc. 

Thank you! 

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!

1 hour ago, SALMATABBU said:

This year itself you got the grant letter.
We have been waiting since 5 months(150 days) now.

Are you a sole applicant or family? 

7 weeks...yours could be sooner. 

6 hours ago, Uday C Raj said:

ITA= Invitation To Apply for visa

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. 

1 minute ago, leighmarsh151084 said:

2 minutes ago, Bazooka Boy said:

Any grants people? 
Really quiet in here...

I would imagine that it's been closed due to Easter break.

Totally slipped my mind!!