soulhuntsman Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 hi all friends,finally i can announce that we have our visa granted this morning. we have been waiting for our medicals 3 months (see my time line below). thanks for everyone here and wish all to hear the good news soon. Great News!! Congratulations!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostinOz Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 hi all friends,finally i can announce that we have our visa granted this morning. we have been waiting for our medicals 3 months (see my time line below). thanks for everyone here and wish all to hear the good news soon. Many congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianSpice Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Medical referral date is the date when medical results are referred to MOC. It has; Nothing to do with documentation required by CO. COs usually request medicals and if you've gone under medicals within 28 days or obtained appointment for a later date (under intimation to CO) then there's no issue. Medicals are referred to MOC for re-checking. Why they are referred, no one knows because most of the cases has been witnessed in past where Grade - A medicals have been referred to MOC for no apparent reason. Usually, Grade B medical results or people with underlying or prior condition are referred to MOC (which makes sense btw). So, the process is simple; CO Requests Meds/PCC => Applicant undergoes Meds/PCC => Panel Physicians assign grading to individual medical results (A or B) => Grade B medicals are always referred to a specialist at MOC => In case of Grade A medicals, sometimes they are referred to MOC for "God knows why" => Once a doctor at MOC looks at the medicals and determine, all is well, medicals are finalized or in rare cases, asks for a "furtherance" where applicant is requested to go under additional 'specific' tests. Meds => Referred => Finalization In recent past (since July 2012 to be specific), a lot of medicals have been referred to MOC irrespective of being Grade A or B. The timeline for their finalization has soared to over 3 months now. One more thing, just so you know there are cases where medicals are finalized without referral as well. Finally, in previous system, you could receive a notice stating medicals are received, referred or finalized in evisa portal. In skillselect, I understand that you don't get that notice. I could be wrong but your CO can tell you whether they have been referred or not. Many thanks Rezasol for finding time to write an explanation. However I'm still not clear. My CO says MOC has received my documents and they will pick it sometime. What does that mean ? On 1st Jan 2013, we received a mail from Global health asking us to provide specialist pediatrician's development assessment for our son as he had not started speaking yet. He was only 2 years old and they saw an issue in that. The mail read: (excerpts only) "The Medical Officer of the Commonwealth (MOC) has advised that further information is required before it can be determined whether your dependant meets the health criteria for entry into Australia....It is therefore necessary for your dependant to undergo a further medical examination. ...The following additional information we require are:- A report from a specialist Paediatrician and/or developmental Psychologist is required regarding applicant's cognitive and developmental status....... " We had no choice than to go for a an expensive assessment for our child. It cost us around SGD 1000 (for just one hour assessment) at a private clinic in Singapore as public hospitals had a surprisingly long waiting of more than 12 months and it was Chinese new year time. We finally submitted the specialist's report on 18th Feb. And later CO confirmed that all the new the docs too were with MOC. What does that mean ? Should I assume that my son's case has been referred on 1st Jan or is yet to be referred ?? regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest piramida Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hello to everyone, Please if somebody can help me. I applied for Parent visa subclass 173, and made Medical exam 18. February 2013. We did not sent on line because doctor did not do it, and how he advice we brought to Australian Embassy. So I thinking that Medical come in Australia for seven days approximately from Cyprus. We still waiting. When I was one year ago to Australia like visitor when i do Medical exam for one week I got visa. Please can you tell me why this is so long, and when we will get visa. Thank you very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezasol Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Many thanks Rezasol for finding time to write an explanation. However I'm still not clear. My CO says MOC has received my documents and they will pick it sometime. What does that mean ? On 1st Jan 2013, we received a mail from Global health asking us to provide specialist pediatrician's development assessment for our son as he had not started speaking yet. He was only 2 years old and they saw an issue in that. The mail read: (excerpts only) "The Medical Officer of the Commonwealth (MOC) has advised that further information is required before it can be determined whether your dependant meets the health criteria for entry into Australia....It is therefore necessary for your dependant to undergo a further medical examination. ...The following additional information we require are:- A report from a specialist Paediatrician and/or developmental Psychologist is required regarding applicant's cognitive and developmental status....... " We had no choice than to go for a an expensive assessment for our child. It cost us around SGD 1000 (for just one hour assessment) at a private clinic in Singapore as public hospitals had a surprisingly long waiting of more than 12 months and it was Chinese new year time. We finally submitted the specialist's report on 18th Feb. And later CO confirmed that all the new the docs too were with MOC. What does that mean ? Should I assume that my son's case has been referred on 1st Jan or is yet to be referred ?? regards Your initial documents were assessed by MOC and required further examination. Documents submitted subsequently are now with MOC for their assessment. It is as simple as that. They must've been referred between the date you sent and the date when CO confirmed they are received. I think you should hear from them soon.. very soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianSpice Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Your initial documents were assessed by MOC and required further examination. Documents submitted subsequently are now with MOC for their assessment. It is as simple as that. They must've been referred between the date you sent and the date when CO confirmed they are received. I think you should hear from them soon.. very soon.. Thanks again. Your last line gives a great respite with fingers crossed :daydreaming: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelyksu Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hi shelyksu, I had the same situation as yours .I had history of past TB in 2009.I underwent treatment for it and I am completely cured .My current x-ray which was taken for medicals during march 2013 says the x-ray results are clear. I am not sure if my case is referred.On asking my CO she says it is not cleared in system yet.I am not sure how long it would take for clearance.It is always good if a case officer contacts global health in regards to your medical status .You can also give it a try and call global health but mostly they do not pick up calls. Even I would want to know my current status for medicals.I am in a fix now Can you please let me know when you had done your medicals and when was it referred??..Did they ask for any additional tests post your medical examination? Hi there, I did my medical exams last March 26 and my case was referred last April 5. I was not asked for further tests. What type of visa are you applying for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotofhopes Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Hi there, I did my medical exams last March 26 and my case was referred last April 5. I was not asked for further tests. What type of visa are you applying for? I am applying for Regional sponsored migration Scheme Visa..What about you ???...I had done my medicals one and half year before for tourist visa n that time they had confirmed that my X rays had no issues and they let me into the country.Not sure about how medicals would be granted for PR processing though...Till now they haven't asked me additional tests . Gotta hope for the best . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnsey10 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Hi all at PomsInOz, whooooohoooooo !!!!!!!!!!!!! finally we have our grant letter for our 189 visa. Applied 1-Feb-2013 Medicals 1-Mar-2013, Referred 11-Mar-2013, Cleared 7-May-2013 CO 18-Mar-2013 Grant 7-May-2013 Cant believe we got the referral cleared in less than 8 weeks. Thanks to all for the support during a process that started in March 2012 !!!!!! Heading to Perth in September !!!!! Tony, Sandra, Luke and Budweiser the Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelyksu Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I am applying for Regional sponsored migration Scheme Visa..What about you ???...I had done my medicals one and half year before for tourist visa n that time they had confirmed that my X rays had no issues and they let me into the country.Not sure about how medicals would be granted for PR processing though...Till now they haven't asked me additional tests . Gotta hope for the best . Hi, I applied for a Business Short Stay SC 456 last March 16. I am supposed to attend a bridging course next week 13th May but until now, I don't have yet my visa. I have been calling the embassy but they always say that they are just waiting for the clearance from Global Health. I am totally worried because I only have 6 days left before my class starts. Are you in Australia right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biaraz Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Finally finally got the Visa!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biaraz Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Visa 176 applied on 29.june.2012 and medical referred 25th .Jan 2013 visa grant 7.05.2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaha75 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I processed my meds thru non-electronic doctors clinic (wasnt available in area). I was told by CO that they had been referred on Feb 15th. This is all I know. I see many posts referring to an A or B med ranking, and many who have specific reasons why they were referred or who in their family was specifically referred. When I look online at my Visa app, it just shows that the meds are required. How is everyone finding this specific informations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chxrn Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Hi, I applied for a Business Short Stay SC 456 last March 16. I am supposed to attend a bridging course next week 13th May but until now, I don't have yet my visa. I have been calling the embassy but they always say that they are just waiting for the clearance from Global Health. I am totally worried because I only have 6 days left before my class starts. Are you in Australia right now? Hi! I have applied for tye same subclass 456 last January but they havent asked me for medicals and I got the visa 3days after I lodged it..I only had phone interview then 20mins after I got the visa thru email. I hope you will get yours soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoisa Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thanks to God i got the Grant... :biggrin: SA SS Approved 04-Jul-2009, 475 visa lodged:17-August 2009 CO:13-Feb 2013, Medicals: 6th March 2013 Referred: 7th-March-2013, Grant: 8th-May-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurseflorence1984 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I am too waiting for visa however I am strangly waiting this lock for a 417! Visa lodged 1st feb, medical 4th feb 2013, referred 8th feb. Nothing since. I am a nurse so obviously needed a medical which since i haven't heard anything from this I am presuming its all ok however still waiting. Had a minor bleed in head in 2008 which required no intervention or follow up since. Thinking this is the reason for delay. What is also strange is I have worked in aus before on a 457 which was cleared in 1 month. Its sooooo frustrating. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillys1980 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Hi all at PomsInOz, whooooohoooooo !!!!!!!!!!!!! finally we have our grant letter for our 189 visa. Applied 1-Feb-2013 Medicals 1-Mar-2013, Referred 11-Mar-2013, Cleared 7-May-2013 CO 18-Mar-2013 Grant 7-May-2013 Cant believe we got the referral cleared in less than 8 weeks. Thanks to all for the support during a process that started in March 2012 !!!!!! Heading to Perth in September !!!!! Tony, Sandra, Luke and Budweiser the Dog EXCELLENT NEWS!!! I widh you all the best in Oz pal, so glad to see the referred meds seem to be speeding up, it gives me a little hope. Might see you in Perth on the beech, i'll be the bright white one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostinOz Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 This waiting game really isn't fun! Meds referred end Feb and still no news :-( Good luck to everyone still waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter bull Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 This waiting game really isn't fun! Meds referred end Feb and still no news :-( Good luck to everyone still waiting! Hi I think your name is exactly right and how most people feel on here :wink:, if you look at my signiture i am going for the longest waiting award :biglaugh: if i dont laugh ill :cry: Good Luck and chin up Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danuty2002 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Pffff, Think that after the medicals you'll get the grant. This idea was the only think that kept me alive all those 5 moths of waiting lol. All the best Peter AlmostinOz, I must tell that there are people referred from august 2012, so 2 moths is not such a long period of waiting. Patience is a virtue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendylewis Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 We were referred 5th Feb and all got Grade A Medicals so seems ours were spot checked. We've still heard nothing - 3 months on. I emailed CO 3 days ago and have had no reply, which is unusual as she normally replies the same day. Now it's the weekend so won't here until at least Monday now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostinOz Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Hi I think your name is exactly right and how most people feel on here :wink:, if you look at my signiture i am going for the longest waiting award :biglaugh: if i dont laugh ill :cry: Good Luck and chin up Pete Thank you very much for the motivation. Sorry to hear about your medicals! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaz2013 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Hi Guys, I lodged my case via an agent. Unfortunately I dont want to continue with the agency and want to communicate directly with my CO. Could anyone tell me what is the procedure for this? Do I need to fill any forms and send it to my CO? I have done my medicals last month. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendylewis Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I would think you would need to inform the agent and they will advise the CO they are no longer working for you and to contact you directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaz2013 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I would think you would need to inform the agent and they will advise the CO they are no longer working for you and to contact you directly. Thanks Wendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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