Rob17 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum and not sure if this is the right place to ask this question. Currently I am in the UK and am planning to apply for subclass 190 visa for myself and my partner. I have some rough understanding of the entire visa application process but don't know the complete details. I have 50 points at the moment, and I plan to appear for IELTS soon and score the remaining 10 points to reach 60. I would like to understand if its possible to file a visa application on our own or is it advisable to hire an immigration consultant to get it done on your behalf? If the process is fairly simple and there are members in this forum who have applied themselves, please let me know. Else, if you suggest going to an immigration consultant is the best thing to do, I would appreciate if you can point me to some good ones. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineBee Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hi and welcome to the thread, I have done this process myself and saved myself £2000. I won't say it's totally simple, there is a lot of paperwork and process to get through, but as long as you read things carefully and have some patience, it's relatively straight forward. You don't save any time by using an agent (despite what they may try and tell you) and the whole process is expensive enough, I don't think an agent is worth the money. obviously, this is just my experience and opinion and it seems most people use an agent, so they will be better placed to tell you the benefits. good luck with it all whichever route you decide to take! Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum and not sure if this is the right place to ask this question. Currently I am in the UK and am planning to apply for subclass 190 visa for myself and my partner. I have some rough understanding of the entire visa application process but don't know the complete details. I have 50 points at the moment, and I plan to appear for IELTS soon and score the remaining 10 points to reach 60. I would like to understand if its possible to file a visa application on our own or is it advisable to hire an immigration consultant to get it done on your behalf? If the process is fairly simple and there are members in this forum who have applied themselves, please let me know. Else, if you suggest going to an immigration consultant is the best thing to do, I would appreciate if you can point me to some good ones. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob17 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hi and welcome to the thread,I have done this process myself and saved myself £2000. I won't say it's totally simple, there is a lot of paperwork and process to get through, but as long as you read things carefully and have some patience, it's relatively straight forward. You don't save any time by using an agent (despite what they may try and tell you) and the whole process is expensive enough, I don't think an agent is worth the money. obviously, this is just my experience and opinion and it seems most people use an agent, so they will be better placed to tell you the benefits. good luck with it all whichever route you decide to take! Thanks for your quick response. Appreciate it. Looking forward for some more advice on this process, before I finally make up my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbeeby Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Thanks for your quick response. Appreciate it. Looking forward for some more advice on this process, before I finally make up my mind. We've applied ourselves for the 190 Visa - so I agree with Sunshinebee. The whole process is reasonably straight forward once you've done your research. The process is really expensive as it is so for us saving money was important. So far we've spent $1300 on medicals, $8000 on 190 Visa, $500 skills assessment and another $500 on English tests.. plus another $250 on Police checks.. so adding agents fees on to this would have been a big expense. I imagine the agent will take some of the stress out of the process as they will lead you through and ensure you only submit the right information at the right time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhavalthakar Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hi I am new to this thread i have lodge my application in 11/10/13 i want to know What time does it take for CO ??? Anybody in september Got CO?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeacz Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I think sunshinebee got a CO Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbeeby Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum and not sure if this is the right place to ask this question. Currently I am in the UK and am planning to apply for subclass 190 visa for myself and my partner. I have some rough understanding of the entire visa application process but don't know the complete details. I have 50 points at the moment, and I plan to appear for IELTS soon and score the remaining 10 points to reach 60. I would like to understand if its possible to file a visa application on our own or is it advisable to hire an immigration consultant to get it done on your behalf? If the process is fairly simple and there are members in this forum who have applied themselves, please let me know. Else, if you suggest going to an immigration consultant is the best thing to do, I would appreciate if you can point me to some good ones. Thanks Rob - if you do well in your IELTS you can a get total of 20 Points. It's not that difficult if you're native speaker - but definitely worth googling IELTS to get some training material .. as it's more about understanding the exam conditions and writing under timed conditions.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhavalthakar Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 thanx for reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjmfl Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 I have got my CO allocation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeacz Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I have got my CO allocation. 5th sep you applied is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjmfl Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 5th sep you applied is that right? 2013/9/29 Elodgement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeacz Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Sorry yes I realised that once I posted was not reading it properly. I lodged mine 13/09 an have heard nothing :-/ should I chase up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray146 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Congratulations! how did you find out? I have got my CO allocation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjmfl Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Sorry yes I realised that once I posted was not reading it properly. I lodged mine 13/09 an have heard nothing :-/ should I chase up? I called them, and the operator told me i was in team 7, but he wouldnt like to tell me the CO's name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjmfl Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Congratulations! how did you find out? I called them. and they told me my CO is in Team 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeacz Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 My CO was assigned 23/10 asked for police checks 24/10 uploaded same day now waiting ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robjon80 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Can anyone help...I'm just starting the process of a visa application, my problem is at the moment I will get 30 points for my age, but in 4 weeks time I turn 33 which would give me 25 points. Does anyone know is when I start the application or is it when the EOI is done?? would appreciate any feedback geraint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeacz Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Think it's EOI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robjon80 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Think it's EOI Thanks for the reply.....and I guess it'll take more than a month for that to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burmtra Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Hi does anyone know if its differant processing times for differant SS 190 (ie NT,NSW,SS) in regard to the PR DIAC visa application (or are they all in the same queue(with the same timescale)? Thanks Thanks Edited October 30, 2013 by burmtra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjmfl Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 hi everyone, CO required Form 80, and uploaded today. fingers crossed for grant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeacz Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Lets hope it's any day for you now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbeeby Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I just logged in to check status and noticed that my son's medical status now states "No health examinations are required for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship." does this mean his medical referral has now been processed??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeacz Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I think so yes that's what mine an my husbands says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbeeby Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Just called immigration - no Case Officer as of yet but we have been "batched" to Team 2 - and 'should get CO' soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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