cjbchris Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 2 days before my 45th birthday and a drop in points from 65 to 50, I got the invite for the 189. Good Luck to everyone else in this round. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george106 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 We lodged our EOI through migration agent 01/02/2013 also 65 points and 189 visa so hopefully would get a email from the agent about invitation tomorrow.:biggrin: Congratulation for the invitation in such a short time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Boy Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Sent my EOI in a couple of weeks ago, 70 points but drops to 60 when I turn 40 in June so I was worried......but got an invite by email today, yippeeeee!!! Good luck to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth 666 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 2 days before my 45th birthday and a drop in points from 65 to 50, I got the invite for the 189. Good Luck to everyone else in this round. Chris Congrats on the invite, just in the nick of time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbchris Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Cheers Guys It's just beginning to sink in and we're now considering costs.. What are the "hidden costs" in the application process, outside of the AUD3080 for the application and the cost for medicals...?? We won't need to pay for functional English as we have Irish / UK passports.. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george106 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 That's just about it, medicals, police checks..... As expected we got an email from our migration agent this morning that we received invitation as well :biggrin:. Just the money are becoming a bit tight atm. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyscotland Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 They must have sent a few invites out on Monday because I got mine too :-) I submitted by visa application and docs today, roll on CO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantelle Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Well done everyone. Hi I have just lodged as the main applicant with my husband on the application also. I am confused because I have only been asked to pay $3060 which is the fee for mine alone. I assumed it would be this amount plus the partner amount which worked out about $5000 and something altogether. Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantelle Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Chrisblack is the 3080 for you and partner? That's what I'v paid for me and hubby but I thought it was my fee plus partner fee plus children's fee. I am very very confused. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubby Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Chrisblack is the 3080 for you and partner? That's what I'v paid for me and hubby but I thought it was my fee plus partner fee plus children's fee. I am very very confused. :confused: Hope this clears your confusion: The charge for lodging this visa application is AUD3060. This payment covers you and all dependent family members included in your application. There is an extra charge that applies only to the people on your application who have less than functional English and are 18 years of age or older. The charge is AUD4250 per person. It must be paid before a visa can be granted. The payment covers up to three years of English language instruction through the Adult Migrant English Program. http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/990i.pdf Proof of functional English explains how your dependants can demonstrate their language ability. You are responsible for any other costs that you may incur in preparing your application, such as those associated with obtaining skills and English language assessments, health examinations and police certificates. There are limited circumstances in which visa application charges can be refunded. You will not get a refund if you change your mind about applying. Cheers, kubby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Well Done and Congrats to you All.:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth 666 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Cheers Guys It's just beginning to sink in and we're now considering costs.. What are the "hidden costs" in the application process, outside of the AUD3080 for the application and the cost for medicals...?? We won't need to pay for functional English as we have Irish / UK passports.. Chris The only extra I can see that you've not included is your police checks. That cost us £45 per adult. Kids don't need them even though it comes up on your list of required documents on the online visa service. Your CO will email you if there's anything outstanding. Good luck uploading all of your documentation, it's a bit of a sloooow process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbchris Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Thanks Gbuss I can get Police clearance for no charge here in Ireland, so I can discount that one... but I've been quoted around €1400 for meds for myself and family.. I've uploaded loads of files so far, without having my CO assigned... just hope, as people have suggested that CO will accept colour scans of the docs, without a verification signature on them.. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth 666 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I think colour scans are fine. My meds are in Maidenhead next week, £200 each adult £125 for our 12 year old and £85 for our 7 year old. Don't know how this compares but maybe a trip over the water could save you a few euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubby Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 So did anyone got the CO assigned yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george106 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Not yet :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubby Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I think 2-3 weeks is the timeframe before you get the CO assigned. Do let us know when you get it assigned. Thanks for the reply, George! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbchris Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 still waiting chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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