Wen66 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Finally...yes finally, visa is lodged!! So wanted it lodged in January but we think our agent forgot the time difference..say no more! We now have empty pockets! Let the waiting begin. :twitcy: x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Good luck, another couple of hurdles (meds, police checks, waiting to be assigned a case officer), then you should hopefully get the email you've been waiting for. Which state have you been sponsored by? Should only take 6-8 weeks, feels like a lifetime waiting for a CO though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wen66 Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Good luck, another couple of hurdles (meds, police checks, waiting to be assigned a case officer), then you should hopefully get the email you've been waiting for. Which state have you been sponsored by? Should only take 6-8 weeks, feels like a lifetime waiting for a CO though Thank you :smile:SA Adelaide, hopefully:-) We waited 10 weeks for the EoI, so well used to waiting. Fingers crossed.:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaz Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Thank you :smile:SA Adelaide, hopefully:-) We waited 10 weeks for the EoI, so well used to waiting. Fingers crossed.:eek: Hi, I'm in the same situation, just lodged visa 190 few days ago. Did you do your medicals before allocation of CO? This is now possible through "My health declarations". I did the medicals last week and already uploaded Police checks. keep us posted if something moves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wen66 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hi, I'm in the same situation, just lodged visa 190 few days ago. Did you do your medicals before allocation of CO? This is now possible through "My health declarations". I did the medicals last week and already uploaded Police checks. keep us posted if something moves! Hi Weaz, we we're told to wait until we were assigned a CO before medicals and police checks. Not sure why...trying to be really really patient....:eek: Any more for the Feb Lodge gang? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiegirl68 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 It's a good idea to wait until asked, as you have one year to validate your visa from medical or police check, whichever is done first! Better to have as much flexibility as possible on your entry date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wen66 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 It's a good idea to wait until asked, as you have one year to validate your visa from medical or police check, whichever is done first! Better to have as much flexibility as possible on your entry date. Ah interesting, makes sense, if only our agent would be more forthcoming with general information.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishaan Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hi There, Anybody looking for a Single Room or Double Room short term accommodation in Canberra, ACT can contact me. My email address is -thakurishaan@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wen66 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 It's a good idea to wait until asked, as you have one year to validate your visa from medical or police check, whichever is done first! Better to have as much flexibility as possible on your entry date. Got a reply from our agent clarifying what you said. Makes sense, I suppose. Now I'm happy to wait:biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wen66 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 2 weeks in....want time to fly but don't want to wish your life away..what a dilemma! :-P x Any more Feb visa folk??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFC Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hi guys! Lodged my 190 visa on monday, 10/2/14. Uploaded most things including police clearances UK and Oz thinking of doing our medicals within the next 2 weeks to hurry the process along. Currently on a 457 visa, company went bust end of nov and i havent been able to find a new sponsor since, so havent worked since Nov, money is running low!! need a decision asap!! Good luck to you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfeet Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hi we lodged our 190 visa for on 5th Feb for SA (want to go to Adelaide) my partner is a bricklayer and we have 3 kids aged 20 11 and nearly 10. Getting very excited as it feels like we have been doing all prep work forever! ! Fingers crossed for everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime1984 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Hi guys! Lodged my 190 visa on monday, 10/2/14. Uploaded most things including police clearances UK and Oz thinking of doing our medicals within the next 2 weeks to hurry the process along. Currently on a 457 visa, company went bust end of nov and i havent been able to find a new sponsor since, so havent worked since Nov, money is running low!! need a decision asap!! Good luck to you all! alright lfc, am in the same position as u, am on a 457 but job was terrible so quit in jan! Lodged my 190 in jan. Paying for the visa and paying rent has left me skint, am dying for the visa to grant, so I can get a new job and get some money back in the bank. What job do you do? And what state did you apply for? get your Medicals done ASAP as well, I've up loaded all docs so hopefully just waiting for a grant in the next couple of weeks Edited February 14, 2014 by Jaime1984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wen66 Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Welcome aboard, guys'n'gals:biggrin: Looking forward to hearing some good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime1984 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Has anyone notice how quick the 189 visa are being granted lately? Am friend of mine had his granted in 23 days.... I was told the 190 visa should be processed quicker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSK2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 2 weeks in....want time to fly but don't want to wish your life away..what a dilemma! :-Px Any more Feb visa folk??? Hi, we lodged on 30th of January Already on count down!! Days feel like weeks does anyone have a rough idea of how long people are waiting on C.O to be assigned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wen66 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hi, we lodged on 30th of January Already on count down!! Days feel like weeks does anyone have a rough idea of how long people are waiting on C.O to be assigned? Hi there, welcome aboard! I have been told it can take up to 7 weeks- 10 weeks. :eek:But there are plenty of folk, on here, who have got a CO much quicker, 4-5 weeks! Fingers crossed, the wait will be short:biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSK2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thanks for reply Wenn66 Ye fingers crossed for everyone that its not to much longer! Its such a long process! But at least the finish line is in sight! My husband is currently in SA, so myself and kids are soooo eager to get the go ahead to finally join him! Ive since read alot of people in late 2013, early 2014 seem to be allocated C.O around the 5 week mark! So hopefully, the wait wont be to long Good luck to all, Cant wait to read up on sucess stories of Grants:)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matiko Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 We too finally lodged our application on 14th Feb, excited and nervous! Agent says the time frame is around 7 weeks to get a CO assigned! PCC booked for 28th Feb. Meds we are waiting for the agent to give us the green signal. Phew!!! what a journey it has been so far. Good luck all, hope we get our golden ticket soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSK2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 We too finally lodged our application on 14th Feb, excited and nervous! Agent says the time frame is around 7 weeks to get a CO assigned! PCC booked for 28th Feb. Meds we are waiting for the agent to give us the green signal. Phew!!! what a journey it has been so far. Good luck all, hope we get our golden ticket soon! Congratz on lodgement! Feels like all your hard work & prep is finally getting sumwer let the count down to C.O's and even better the Grants begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFC Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 alright lfc, am in the same position as u, am on a 457 but job was terrible so quit in jan! Lodged my 190 in jan. Paying for the visa and paying rent has left me skint, am dying for the visa to grant, so I can get a new job and get some money back in the bank. What job do you do? And what state did you apply for? get your Medicals done ASAP as well, I've up loaded all docs so hopefully just waiting for a grant in the next couple of weeks Hello Jaime, its a horrible position to be in, I have wrote to e457 to ask them to lift my work restrictions on my visa but haven't heard back from them yet. Am an Electrician, I have applied for a WA visa. what do you work as? and what state you going for? I have heard that you should get a CO within 5 weeks! doing my medicals next week. Been over here for 3 years now, this decision is either Australia or home!! ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime1984 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Hello Jaime, its a horrible position to be in, I have wrote to e457 to ask them to lift my work restrictions on my visa but haven't heard back from them yet.Am an Electrician, I have applied for a WA visa. what do you work as? and what state you going for? I have heard that you should get a CO within 5 weeks! doing my medicals next week. Been over here for 3 years now, this decision is either Australia or home!! ha mate I've had a nightmare, been so close to going back the uk a couple of times, but stuck in there knowing once this visa grants there are about 3 or 4 big projects I can get work on. Am a pipefitter, been living in secret harbour for nearly 2 years, my trade went off the wa skills list, so I went for the Queensland ss. Who did you contact about lifting the work restrictions on your 457. Were are you from in the uk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFC Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 mate I've had a nightmare, been so close to going back the uk a couple of times, but stuck in there knowing once this visa grants there are about 3 or 4 big projects I can get work on. Am a pipefitter, been living in secret harbour for nearly 2 years, my trade went off the wa skills list, so I went for the Queensland ss. Who did you contact about lifting the work restrictions on your 457. Were are you from in the uk? same here! only that I was working in the Pilbra most of last year is the reason I am still here, but them saving are almost gone. I called the immi contact number and explained my situation to them, they said that they couldn't do anything for me and to email e457.perth@immi.gov.uk I emailed them last week but they haven't got back to me yet. Not really expecting any good news from them but worth a go. Am from Livepool, u? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime1984 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Might give them a email meself, I need to get back to work ASAP save some money and move to Queensland. Am from Birkenhead mate! Fingers crossed the visas get granted pronto haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wen66 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 3 weeks in for CO...ooh, the wait is fun:eek:....x Anyone any more news? :jiggy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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