Gidza Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Karina, I asked CO why I hadnt heard anything since submitting all docs on 24 Feb and CO sent an email stating that they are reaching the visa allocation quota for this year so they are now queing applications so there is a delay in finalising the visas. So if visa quota is reached then they will stop granting until the new year on 1 July Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellie23 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Froggles What's this notice to enter the country. Second time I'm reading about it. Care to explain for me please When you get the visa it will have a date to validate it by which is norm 12 months from meds. You can go and come back and then will have 5 years I think to make the move permenant. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidza Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 @Kellie Thanks. I have always assumed it was 12 months from when the visa is granted. Now that's not fair for them to ask for meds when they know there are delays and then leave you with a shorter time to validate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reehya Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Hi everyone! I'm new to this thread but really reading all your experiences - happy or sad. A very informative thread.... My family also has the oz dream.... Still collating documents and paperworks.... @Kellie i'l be hoping and praying you will get your approval soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellie23 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 And it's happened...... March gang getting their grants. Still nothing for us! Maybe we are not meant to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidza Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 And it's happened...... March gang getting their grants. Still nothing for us! Maybe we are not meant to go. March gang???? Mine was 24 Feb all docs received. So if March are being granted that puts me in the "more waiting" category Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wen66 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) And it's happened...... March gang getting their grants. Still nothing for us! Maybe we are not meant to go. Kellie, I think he lodged in Feb, not March, from what I can see. Stay positive. At least there are grants coming through, however blinking slow they are. x Yup, checked...24/2 lodged. Edited April 14, 2014 by Wen66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piyuyawa Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 And it's happened...... March gang getting their grants. Still nothing for us! Maybe we are not meant to go. Kellie, I am the only one I know who has got a grant so quick. 5 weeks is like :eek: !! Is yours a 189? And which occupation.. May be it makes a difference with the new occupation ceilings etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarinaS Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I can't understand why it is sooo difficult to check our meds. If extra tests are required - then ask us about or just let us go. I wonder whether our CO checked other docs, or she is waiting for medicals to continue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majbauddin Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Hi mates, I am holding a 475 visa (regional sponsored visa) at this moment and will apply for my 887 visa (PR)on august 2014. My skill assessment was in Telecommunications network engineer(263312). However, I am working in Networking and Security for more than a year in australia. In EOI, I claimed for 5 more points for "years of relevant experience in Australia" which made my total points to 60. yesterday i got invitation to apply for 189 visa. But I am a bit concerned that immigration department may not consider my Australian experience as closely relevant hence I may not get this extra 5 points. Wondering if anyone could give me any suggestion how should I go ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarinaS Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 majbauddin, I guess it is better to ask migration agent about your case. But if you are not sure that you can get this 5 points, you can wait for 60 days, while your invitation to apply expires. Since DIBP may give you a visa refusal as well as ban for 3 years to apply for messleading and incorrect information. However, if your occupations are closely related, based on tasks performed (I'm not specialists in your occupations), and you have supporting docs to prove it - than apply for 189. Personnaly I worked as an accountant 2 years, than external audit 2 years and now budgeting - but assessment authority considers these occupations as relevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majbauddin Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 thanks for your quick response karina. Seems like I may risk my 887 visa application if I get a ban for giving wrong info in 189 application. . I will check that with a migration agent as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wen66 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Kellie, I am the only one I know who has got a grant so quick. 5 weeks is like :eek: !! Is yours a 189? And which occupation.. May be it makes a difference with the new occupation ceilings etc. That was very quick:-) I think it would be worse, if we saw no grants happening at all. I saw yours as a positive.:-) Which state are you going to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlornax Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I got mine a couple wks before you and it took 4 weeks..think they are all getting done much quicker than they used to..unless extra checks or wotever r needed..they seem pretty efficient to me Kellie, I am the only one I know who has got a grant so quick. 5 weeks is like :eek: !! Is yours a 189? And which occupation.. May be it makes a difference with the new occupation ceilings etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tina0101 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Oh Kellie, I can't believe you are still waiting!! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piyuyawa Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 That was very quick:-) I think it would be worse, if we saw no grants happening at all. I saw yours as a positive.:-)Which state are you going to? Biggest confusion ever... Melbourne or Sydney??!!! still undecided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wen66 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Biggest confusion ever... Melbourne or Sydney??!!! still undecided. Good to have a choice.:biggrin: I loved Melbourne, personally. But we're looking at Adelaide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tees Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hi Guys,just got our grant on Monday 15/4 and lodged application on feb.3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tees Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 it was a real mental torture waiting for the CO's decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmac Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hi Guys,just got our grant on Monday 15/4 and lodged application on feb.3rd Congratulations & good luck with your future plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tina0101 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Congrats 2tees!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tees Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks guys,wish u all goodluck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tees Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 We are onshore and it will just enable us to plan for our living here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellie23 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Yes yes yes yes yes we have finally been granted our 189 visa! I'm so over the moon, I screamed, danced and then cried my eyes out with relief! Oh my god I'm so happy and can finally make plans. Thank you so much each and every one of you for your words of support and putting up with me. I'm still in shock xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannielle24 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Yes yes yes yes yes we have finally been granted our 189 visa! I'm so over the moon, I screamed, danced and then cried my eyes out with relief! Oh my god I'm so happy and can finally make plans. Thank you so much each and every one of you for your words of support and putting up with me. I'm still in shock xxxx So happy for you kellie, wish you all the best in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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