Keighley Hughes Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hi Everyone Thought I would start a new feed for anyone that has lodged their application in July 2014 . My boyfriend and I have lodged the 189 visa to live in Brisbane Australia. We showed our EOI on the 20/06/2014 - We had our Positive skills assessment 26/06/2014 - had our Invitation to apply on the 28/07/2014 which was then lodged on the 29/07/2014 We have our medicals booked for the 16th of this month and I sent off the paper documents for our PCC'S yesterday even though we have not had to go ahead from our case officer, very keen to get everything done soon as we are hoping to move to Australia late October. Immi site and our migration agent have said the current processing time is 3 months. Is it likely that we will have our visas by then? Anyone else in the same situation or needs advise or has any to share Keighley xxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chints Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hi Keighley, I got my invitation on the 14th and started the process on the 15th itself. I have submitted all the necessary documents including the medical but a case officer has not yet been assigned. Keeping my fingers crossed for it to happen soon as I am looking to move in November. Chinthana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keighley Hughes Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 The waiting part is the worst isnt it. Hopefully time will go fast and we both hear soon Where are you heading? Keighley x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chints Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 IM thinking of Ade or Perth. The waiting is the worst part. Wish I will be assigned a CO soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickystar Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi EveryoneThought I would start a new feed for anyone that has lodged their application in July 2014 . My boyfriend and I have lodged the 189 visa to live in Brisbane Australia. We showed our EOI on the 20/06/2014 - We had our Positive skills assessment 26/06/2014 - had our Invitation to apply on the 28/07/2014 which was then lodged on the 29/07/2014 We have our medicals booked for the 16th of this month and I sent off the paper documents for our PCC'S yesterday even though we have not had to go ahead from our case officer, very keen to get everything done soon as we are hoping to move to Australia late October. Immi site and our migration agent have said the current processing time is 3 months. Is it likely that we will have our visas by then? Anyone else in the same situation or needs advise or has any to share Keighley xxxxxx Hi Keighley, Thanks for starting this thread, I was thinking of doing the same. Have been tracking the June 2014 lodge gang and it seems like the visa's are generally taking around 3 months to be granted. I've not been allocated a CO yet....hoping I might get a direct grant, fingers crossed. Plan to move to Brisbane too, work allowing. Very exciting, spent a year on Oz on working holiday visa, a long time ago now, but love the climate, wildlife and people. Fingers crossed. Anyone out there that lodged in July and has a CO allocated already? Nicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keighley Hughes Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi Nicky biggest welcome I am pretty much in the same position as you, just waiting to be allocated a CO and the visa grant We have used a migration agent who has been a massive help and has said that we could have our visas mid october so i am hoping we will just get a direct visa grant like yourself as all paperwork etc has been submitted, even the form 80 Wer abouts in brisbane are you lookin at moving too? you planning on going this year? Same here we spent a year travelling in 2010 and loved it and we have not stopped thinking about ause so thats why we made the decision to move hopefully it wont be long until we both hear regarding our visas xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickystar Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi Nicky biggest welcome I am pretty much in the same position as you, just waiting to be allocated a CO and the visa grant We have used a migration agent who has been a massive help and has said that we could have our visas mid october so i am hoping we will just get a direct visa grant like yourself as all paperwork etc has been submitted, even the form 80 Wer abouts in brisbane are you lookin at moving too? you planning on going this year? Same here we spent a year travelling in 2010 and loved it and we have not stopped thinking about ause so thats why we made the decision to move hopefully it wont be long until we both hear regarding our visas xxx Not sure exactly where in Brisbane, maybe one of the southern districts. When I was in Australia before I visited Brisbane but only for a couple of days. Most of my time was spent living in Sydney, but having lived in London for so long I'm thinking somewhere a bit smaller and near to diving, forests and so on would be good. Bit of a lifestyle change. Hoping to go later this year once my visa is approved I'll rent out my flat and head over. It's nerve wracking waiting, keep thinking I may have filled something in wrong. I haven't completed the form 80 but a couple of people told me not to unless requested. Keep in touch and let m know if you get a CO, I'll do the same. Do you know which district you want to live in? Nickyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huubang Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 How about me? I also lodged mine on 14th July. Now still waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keighley Hughes Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Hi Nicky I love the lifestyle in brisbane and we have family and friends there so it has always been where we wanted to move to I don't think you have to fill in the form 80 until you are requested to do so but our migration agent sent me the docs via email so I filled the form in and sent it back to her just in case it was requested But never does any harm filling forms in so they are ready just incase they ask Going by what our migration agent has said I think we should and hopefully will get a direct grant and she has said mid october depending on the amount of applicants etc So fingers crossed Have you got worked lined up already? We are looking at west end, mt gravatt, coorparoo but thats just an idea at the mo. Would love to live next to the beach but would depend on where the work is xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keighley Hughes Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Hi Huunang Welcome to the group Where are you applying for your visa from? x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huubang Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Hi Huunang Welcome to the group Where are you applying for your visa from? x Me a Vietnamese expat in Singapore, but hope to go to Oz soon.... ya... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imranr Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I've applied on July 24 (189 261313) and uploaded most of the documents (work references, identity, form 80). Waiting for CO now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umar001 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 have a query due to which I am confused and have not submitted my visa application yet for which I need clarity. I have worked in three different job positions during my career which are all related to my nominated occupation ‘ Marketing Specialist’ (225113). Details are: Position1: Job Title: Territory Executive Occupation: Marketing Specialist Company Name: Pakistan Tobacco Company Start date: 17/02/2014 End Date: To date (mentioned 20/08/2014 while filling form) Position 2: Job Title: Business Executive Occupation: Marketing Specialist Company Name: Premier Distributors Start Date: 27/03/2012 End Date 10/02/2014 Position 3: Job Title: Management Trainee Occupation: Marketing Specialist Company Name: Premier Distributors Start Date 26/12/2011 End Date 26/3/2012 However in my Skills assessment from Vet assess only "Position 2" is assessed positively from 05/2012 10/2013 – at the time I sent my application for assessment Position 1 is not mentioned because I joined that job after assessment and position 3 is not there because of unavailability of reference letters at that time. My all positions areconsistent with a career advancement pathway and I do have all the necessary reference letters and evidences which shows that all of my employment roles are relevant to my nominated position. That is why I mentioned "YES" on the below question: Is this employment related to the nominated occupation: “Yes” I am not claiming any point for any of my work experience as my total experience is less than 3 years and my points in EOI and points claimed in Visa application are same so everything in EOI and Visa form is consistent. Since my current EOI is mentioned correctly, I would like to know whether I can proceed with the visa application with current EOI or I need to fill new EOI again and new state nomination and mention the employment which is only assessed by Assessment Authority. Visa form is confusing me and I am stopped and did not paid my fees yes although every thing is ready. if any body can guide me it will be highly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hello all we are about to do an EoI - for nursing We have a solid 60 points based on qualifications, IELTS, & age. My wife is the applicant, and has loads of experinec, but we think we kight just miss out on getting points for experinec as she has been part time, and I gather time off on maternity leave isn't counted We just wanted to know if: 60 points is good enough to be invited to apply? and whether it's best to avoud risking adding points for experince if it might fall ust shy of the 20 hours per week limit. any info much appeciated! Thanks Matthew & Nicola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P189 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hello all we are about to do an EoI - for nursing We have a solid 60 points based on qualifications, IELTS, & age. My wife is the applicant, and has loads of experinec, but we think we kight just miss out on getting points for experinec as she has been part time, and I gather time off on maternity leave isn't counted We just wanted to know if: 60 points is good enough to be invited to apply? and whether it's best to avoud risking adding points for experince if it might fall ust shy of the 20 hours per week limit. any info much appeciated! Thanks Matthew & Nicola If you look at the previous invitation rounds you will see that the vast majority of people get their invitations on 60 points: http://www.immi.gov.au/Work/Pages/SkillSelect/results/28-july-2014.aspx Whatever you do, do not over claim points. If you have a solid 60, you're probably best sticking with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Excellent. Good advice. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umar001 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 any advice for me from experts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huubang Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 have a query due to which I am confused and have not submitted my visa application yet for which I need clarity.I have worked in three different job positions during my career which are all related to my nominated occupation ‘ Marketing Specialist’ (225113). Details are: Position1: Job Title: Territory Executive Occupation: Marketing Specialist Company Name: Pakistan Tobacco Company Start date: 17/02/2014 End Date: To date (mentioned 20/08/2014 while filling form) Position 2: Job Title: Business Executive Occupation: Marketing Specialist Company Name: Premier Distributors Start Date: 27/03/2012 End Date 10/02/2014 Position 3: Job Title: Management Trainee Occupation: Marketing Specialist Company Name: Premier Distributors Start Date 26/12/2011 End Date 26/3/2012 However in my Skills assessment from Vet assess only "Position 2" is assessed positively from 05/2012 10/2013 – at the time I sent my application for assessment Position 1 is not mentioned because I joined that job after assessment and position 3 is not there because of unavailability of reference letters at that time. My all positions areconsistent with a career advancement pathway and I do have all the necessary reference letters and evidences which shows that all of my employment roles are relevant to my nominated position. That is why I mentioned "YES" on the below question: Is this employment related to the nominated occupation: “Yes” I am not claiming any point for any of my work experience as my total experience is less than 3 years and my points in EOI and points claimed in Visa application are same so everything in EOI and Visa form is consistent. Since my current EOI is mentioned correctly, I would like to know whether I can proceed with the visa application with current EOI or I need to fill new EOI again and new state nomination and mention the employment which is only assessed by Assessment Authority. Visa form is confusing me and I am stopped and did not paid my fees yes although every thing is ready. if any body can guide me it will be highly appreciated So you mean in your EOI, without the job experience, you still managed to get 60 points and above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umar001 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 So you mean in your EOI, without the job experience, you still managed to get 60 points and above? yes i do have 60 points, i got State sponship already as my points are 30 for age, 15 for education, 10 for IELTS and 5 for SS. I am not claiming any points, and I can't claim as my expereince is less than 3 years. I am not submitting visa yet becasue i m confused that visa officer only consider expereince which is valid on assessment only or they consider all experience ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huubang Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 yes i do have 60 points, i got State sponship already as my points are 30 for age, 15 for education, 10 for IELTS and 5 for SS. I am not claiming any points, and I can't claim as my expereince is less than 3 years. I am not submitting visa yet becasue i m confused that visa officer only consider expereince which is valid on assessment only or they consider all experience ? I think they only consider experience which is valid on assessment (which is relevant to the SOL) but since you are not claiming points for experience, what is your concern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chints Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Hi All, Any updates on getting assigned a CO? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huubang Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Hi All, Any updates on getting assigned a CO? Cheers So far no one has been assigned yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Hi all. We are going to lodge our EOI tomorrow (Saturday 23rd) Having not done this before, does anyone on here who has recently done this having any tips or good advice on doing this? We are doing an EOI based on 60 points, made up of age, qualifications and maximum IELTS scare and an Anmac LOD (nursing) Any advice most welcome. @robley / thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huubang Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Hi all. We are going to lodge our EOI tomorrow (Saturday 23rd) Having not done this before, does anyone on here who has recently done this having any tips or good advice on doing this? We are doing an EOI based on 60 points, made up of age, qualifications and maximum IELTS scare and an Anmac LOD (nursing) Any advice most welcome. @robley / thanks! Just do it! Got questions then post here LOLX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Ok great. Is the EOI form pretty straightforward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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