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Hello @Martina I heard that VIC rejects a lot of Pre-Invite nomination applications. I received my Pre-invite on 16th Jan, 2020 and lodged my nomination application already. Everyone is saying that not to make big plans as VIC is very choosy and most of the pre-invites do not turn into final invites. So, I'm just worried about that. May I know how much did VIC take to give you the final invite after you receive the pre-invite? Thanks!

Thanks dear! Though it's just a pre-invite but still a ray of hope. You will definitely get it soon. Fingers crossed

Hello Everyone!! Finalllly after a wait of almost 7 months, I have received a pre-invite from VIC today. Thanks to everyone who answered my queries. It was getting really frustrated but then the waiting is all worth at the end. My points are as follows: ANZSCO-254415, Registered Nurse (Critical care & Emergency)-Offshore EOI for 189-85 points with D.O.E:05/01/2020 (Initially submitted EOI on 17/07/2019) EOI for 190 VIC-90 (85+5ss) with D.O.E: 05/01/2020 (Initially submitted EOI on 09/08/2019) Age-30, PTE-20, Edu-15, Overseas work exp-10, Single-10, State sponsorship-5 PRE-INVITE: 16/01/2020 from VIC (190)

ANMAC usually takes 4 weeks to complete the assessment. However the time period can vary if submitted documents are incomplete. Once you have received skill assessment outcome, you can then apply for an EOI.

Okay thanks. I will check that. In the meantime, I will just wait for VIC invite. Keep me updated if you receive an invite.

The invitation rounds for this month already got issued today. Please check Iscah's update below: https://www.iscah.com/unofficial-skill-select-results-10th-january-2020-189s-491s/ Also, I believe you need job offer for TAS 190 & 491, isn't it? And are you offshore or onshore?

You meant 491 right? the skilled regional visa? I'm actually hoping if I will get VIC 190 seeing my points (90 with ss) so I guess I will wait for another month before opting for 491 visa. Also, Being offshore I might not be eligible for all the states for 491, the ones where I can apply came out to be SA & NSW. But I really wish i get from VIC, so waiting as of now.

Yes. I don't know if it is applicable for all categories of RN or not but for my job code (254415), there is this additional criteria. Please find the link below for the same. https://www.business.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visas-and-immigration/nsw-skilled-occupations-list/nsw-190-priority-skilled-occupation-list

Yes, I have submitted EOI for 189 as well and 190 NSW and EOI for 190 VIC is a separate one. Do you think I should withdraw my 190 NSW EOI because anyway I don't stand any chance of invitation from the state as they need one year onshore exp. Also, I don't want to spend more money by coming on student visa since I have already spent a lot on the bridging program and you already know bridging program costs you a fortune.

Hello @Martina I'm shocked too. Recently my points increased for 190 because of completion of 5 years for my overseas work exp and now I'm at 85+5 ss points for 190 VIC with D.O.E as 05/01/2020. I think the reason being I'm offshore but as you said it doesn't really matter. I have been trying so hard to secure a job on TSS visa but have been facing rejections from all over the places as nobody is willing to sponsor an overseas nurse. And being offshore I don't even have much options. I feel so much frustrated. Does anybody here knows if any age care facility/hospital is giving sponsorship in any of the states? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much!

That's true that you need Job offer letter to apply for some states but for 190 VIC, there is no such condition, you just need 2 years post reg exp which can be from overseas. But I'm not sure if invitation chance for offshore candidates takes longer than onshore candidates or not. Since states do not share their respective invites publicly, it is very difficult to comment on this. I have a friend who is onshore with 80+5ss points and EOI dating Sept, 2019 and he is also waiting for an invite.

Offshore. Does being offshore really affects your chances of being invited? Any idea?

Hello! No one can predict your State Invite. I have submitted EOI for 190 VIC with 80+5ss points (9/08/2019) but I'm still waiting for an invite. May I know your job code? Mine is 254415 (Critical Care & Emergency). Thanks!

Hey Guys! I'm an offshore Registered Nurse (254415), applied for 190 VIC with EOI date-9/8/2019 at 85 points (Including SS points). I have been waiting for a pre-invite from VIC since a very long time. Not sure, at what points and when VIC sends out invitations. I don't have any employment offer letter from VIC and I guess, you actually don't need this if applying from offshore. Please correct me if i'm wrong. I was wondering if there is anyone in a similar boat? Any comments/feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

I'm an offshore Registered Nurse (254415), applied for 190 VIC on 09/08/2019 with 85 (Including SS points) points but still waiting for a pre-invite. It's been a very long waiting time even at 85 points so it would be suggested that you try to maximize your scores and get ahead of others.

Only after your ANMAC skills assessment, you are eligible to apply for EOI. After EOI is applied, you will have to wait for the invitation from the state, once nominated, you will have to accept it and apply for the Visa. State won't be doing it for you.

Depends on your documentation also. If ANMAC requires more doumentation for your work, the time period may extend. However 4-6 weeks is the average amount of time they take to give you the result. I got mine in correct 4 weeks of time. Good Luck!

Congratulations @Martina That was much awaited!! And here we are still waiting for our 190 invitation. Anyway Goodluck mate!

Yes, if you are on overseas trained nurse, you gotta write IELTS/PTE not only for your PR process but in order to get registered with AHPRA as a RN.

Exactly the question I wanted to ask. Was scrolling down to see if anyone has asked it or not.

It's the reference number which will be mentioned in your ANMAC Skills assessment letter.

Applied in August. I'm onshore. Cool! I'm an offshore candidate. I applied for 189 in July and 190 in August. Hoping to get something after November. Do update if you get an invite from VIC. Thanks!

Hello Martina, I already have my skills assessed from ANMAC and I'm claiming 5 points for the overseas experience. Hopefully I will get an invite from VIC soon. Thanks!

Hello, I'm claiming 5 points for my overseas experience. May I know when did you applied for the EOI and are you onshore or offshore? Thanks!

Heyya! Thanks for a quick reply. I was actually worried because now there are no chances of getting an invite from NSW and my occupation has an additional condition and that is actually sad. Anyway, I'm hoping I will get invite from VIC, will have to wait though. Also, chances of getting invitation will probably increase (may be) after November as I will get 10 points for not having a partner. Fingers crossed. Thank you so much @Lucky007