susi3 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Applied 22nd November. Would like to think we could get a case officer this week. Oh My God, devastated at the moment. Just got an email from the case officer stating that the diploma we submitted is not equivalent to an Aussie qualification and there then is a incorrect number of points which is not good obviously.I have sent an email back explaining that it wasn't our intention to deceive anyone and now await their guidance. Does anyone have any advice.:dull: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattybe Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Oh My God, devastated at the moment. Just got an email from the case officer stating that the diploma we submitted is not equivalent to an Aussie qualification and there then is a incorrect number of points which is not good obviously.I have sent an email back explaining that it wasn't our intention to deceive anyone and now await their guidance. Does anyone have any advice.:dull: When you had the skills assessment did you provide the diploma to the assessing authority ? Did they make any mention of it and state any equivalence ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jey007 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Oh My God, devastated at the moment. Just got an email from the case officer stating that the diploma we submitted is not equivalent to an Aussie qualification and there then is a incorrect number of points which is not good obviously.I have sent an email back explaining that it wasn't our intention to deceive anyone and now await their guidance. Does anyone have any advice.:dull: Hi Really Sorry for you. How much points did you claim for the diploma?? Did you assessed it ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverCap Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Just got CO yesterday. Applied visa on 23/11. Now having problem with health check as dependents did not show up in E health even CO gave Health IDs. Clinic said they would communicate with the department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattybe Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Just had an email requesting PCCs to be emailed due to issue with evisa. Medicals finalised. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KazG Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Good luck Mattybe. We had our medicals today and doctor said these should be sent by the end of next week so hopefully we won't be far behind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattybe Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Thanks Kaz, I think you will be closer behind me than you may think. My medicals were referred due to a known resolved issue, I think this delayed things by a few weeks. So fingers crossed you will be right along side me with the email were hoping for.... Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbournePhom Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Good luck to everyone, just out of interest did anyone have the AFP certificate posted to them in the UK? Mine was sent from Oz on the 11th Dec but never arrived, I've requested a new copy to be sent, just wondered what other people have experienced with delivery times. Obviously this is only needed if you've spent more than 1 year in Australia, so for a lot of applicants this isn't necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkut Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I also got an invitation on the 15th of November but still haven't been assigned a case officer. Feel like I've been forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAPcrmboyindia Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I also got an invitation on the 15th of November but still haven't been assigned a case officer. Feel like I've been forgotten. when did u applied .... Infact I m in same boat .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkut Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Mid September. I wonder if the case officers are awarded first to the higher points candidates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAPcrmboyindia Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Mid September. I wonder if the case officers are awarded first to the higher points candidates... Hi BIzcut, How come is it possibe that u applied application for 189 in Mid September eventhough U got Invitation in NOV 2012....or do u mean EOI u did in mid September.....and hopefully application for VISA u would have lodged in...mid NOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morana Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Visa granted today. I started the process with the IELTS exam on the 1st September 2012, so 4 months and 10 days to go through the process (with christmas in the middle) - not bad! Goodluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAPcrmboyindia Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Visa granted today. I started the process with the IELTS exam on the 1st September 2012, so 4 months and 10 days to go through the process (with christmas in the middle) - not bad! Goodluck WAOoooooooooo ,,, You are the 1st one from 15 NOV Invitation GANG to give this Good news. Congrates a lot and wishing U Great Journey ahead ... If u dont mind could you share dates when did u lodged application and when C.O got assigend . which VISA and skill u applied for ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morana Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 No problem, Ielts taken 1st Sept 12 Skills assesment rec'd 26th Oct 12 189 invite rec'd 1st October Application submitted 5th Nov 12 (acknowledged by DIAC 8th Nov) Meds 26th Nov 12 CO assigned 5th Dec 12 (requested the PCC's and Form 80) PCC's rec'd 11th Dec 12 Form 80 & PCC's sent to CO 13th Dec 12 Visa granted 10th Jan 13 (My invitation date was not the 15th Nov (as the threat title is named) but as i've been part of this thread previously thought I'd give an update) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAPcrmboyindia Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Thanks a lot Morana for all Info ..... Would like to Wish u again .. Keep posting ur experience ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkut Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hi BIzcut, How come is it possibe that u applied application for 189 in Mid September eventhough U got Invitation in NOV 2012....or do u mean EOI u did in mid September.....and hopefully application for VISA u would have lodged in...mid NOV Yes EOI in September, Visa invitation in November. Now waiting for case officer, or even better for the Visa grant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbournePhom Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Visa granted today. I started the process with the IELTS exam on the 1st September 2012, so 4 months and 10 days to go through the process (with christmas in the middle) - not bad! Goodluck Awesome news! When did you CO request you to complete Form 80? I haven't been asked for that at all yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoria123 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Whoop, whoop, we have been granted our visa this morning! Invite 15 November 2012 Applied 18 November Medicals 10 December Visa granted 15 January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KazG Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Congratulations. Hopefully won't be far behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbournePhom Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 What a complete disaster. Received an email out of the blue from my CO in the middle of the night: As I have found your assessed score is less than the score stated in your invitation to apply, you fail to satisfy a criterion as set out in the Migration Regulations for the grant of the visa. This means that the visa for which you have applied cannot be granted to you. A decision on your visa application is now imminent. You may choose to withdraw your application up until such time as a decision is made. If you do so, you may request a discretionary refund of the first instalment of the Visa Application Charge (VAC). If you wish to withdraw the application, please provide a written request to withdraw, including a request for refund of the VAC if applicable, signed by all applicants 18 and over. Please note that a request for refund of the VAC does not guarantee that a refund will be approved. Whether or not a refund is given depends upon certain legal circumstances being established to the satisfaction of the delegate. I think I incorrectly selected "Does the client meet the Australian study requirements for the Skilled Migration points test?" (I thought this was covered by my UK degree) during my EOI, which gave me an extra 5 points which I cannot now prove, making my claimed total 70 when it was actually 65 at the time of nomination. The thing is, since submitting my EOI I've now turned 25, so I'd have an extra 5 points if I did apply again. Rather than take the risk (if my visa was denied I'd get a 2 year EOI ban), I am withdrawing my Visa, and will submit a new EOI with 70 points. I have no idea why my case officer handled it this way, when I was initially asked for evidence of Australian qualifications (around a month ago), I told them I wasn't aware I'd claimed to have any, why they've waited until this stage to let me know I have no idea! I'll try to get a refund of the VAC, but this might end up costing me $3k :chatterbox: Congratulations to those that have had their visa granted :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morana Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Awesome news! When did you CO request you to complete Form 80? I haven't been asked for that at all yet... I was aked the same day my CO was assigned - 5th Dec but not all people are asked for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morana Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 What a complete disaster. Received an email out of the blue from my CO in the middle of the night: As I have found your assessed score is less than the score stated in your invitation to apply, you fail to satisfy a criterion as set out in the Migration Regulations for the grant of the visa. This means that the visa for which you have applied cannot be granted to you. A decision on your visa application is now imminent. You may choose to withdraw your application up until such time as a decision is made. If you do so, you may request a discretionary refund of the first instalment of the Visa Application Charge (VAC). If you wish to withdraw the application, please provide a written request to withdraw, including a request for refund of the VAC if applicable, signed by all applicants 18 and over. Please note that a request for refund of the VAC does not guarantee that a refund will be approved. Whether or not a refund is given depends upon certain legal circumstances being established to the satisfaction of the delegate. I think I incorrectly selected "Does the client meet the Australian study requirements for the Skilled Migration points test?" (I thought this was covered by my UK degree) during my EOI, which gave me an extra 5 points which I cannot now prove, making my claimed total 70 when it was actually 65 at the time of nomination. The thing is, since submitting my EOI I've now turned 25, so I'd have an extra 5 points if I did apply again. Rather than take the risk (if my visa was denied I'd get a 2 year EOI ban), I am withdrawing my Visa, and will submit a new EOI with 70 points. I have no idea why my case officer handled it this way, when I was initially asked for evidence of Australian qualifications (around a month ago), I told them I wasn't aware I'd claimed to have any, why they've waited until this stage to let me know I have no idea! I'll try to get a refund of the VAC, but this might end up costing me $3k :chatterbox: Congratulations to those that have had their visa granted :biggrin: Sorry to hear that - is it worth ring the CO to explain and also mention you woul now meet 70 points any way just in different categories? Goodluck, hope you can sort it out without losing $3k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattybe Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Sorry to hear that :-( ... a few others have fallen fowl of that. pick yourself up and reapply. Hope the refund goes ok. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbe2005 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 What a complete disaster. Received an email out of the blue from my CO in the middle of the night: As I have found your assessed score is less than the score stated in your invitation to apply, you fail to satisfy a criterion as set out in the Migration Regulations for the grant of the visa. This means that the visa for which you have applied cannot be granted to you. A decision on your visa application is now imminent. You may choose to withdraw your application up until such time as a decision is made. If you do so, you may request a discretionary refund of the first instalment of the Visa Application Charge (VAC). If you wish to withdraw the application, please provide a written request to withdraw, including a request for refund of the VAC if applicable, signed by all applicants 18 and over. Please note that a request for refund of the VAC does not guarantee that a refund will be approved. Whether or not a refund is given depends upon certain legal circumstances being established to the satisfaction of the delegate. I think I incorrectly selected "Does the client meet the Australian study requirements for the Skilled Migration points test?" (I thought this was covered by my UK degree) during my EOI, which gave me an extra 5 points which I cannot now prove, making my claimed total 70 when it was actually 65 at the time of nomination. The thing is, since submitting my EOI I've now turned 25, so I'd have an extra 5 points if I did apply again. Rather than take the risk (if my visa was denied I'd get a 2 year EOI ban), I am withdrawing my Visa, and will submit a new EOI with 70 points. I have no idea why my case officer handled it this way, when I was initially asked for evidence of Australian qualifications (around a month ago), I told them I wasn't aware I'd claimed to have any, why they've waited until this stage to let me know I have no idea! I'll try to get a refund of the VAC, but this might end up costing me $3k :chatterbox: Congratulations to those that have had their visa granted :biggrin: first of all, sorry you got this from your CO second of all, I know I didn't claim points for Australian study because I Know I didn't study in Australia.....I don't see how others can get confused by this part??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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