vivlav Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 any grants for lodge dates beyond 9th Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husage123 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 No nothing yet my application was lodged at 5.30 am AEST on 10th Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katherine1989 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Knowing another Chef's timeline helps so much, so thank you. One last question... What kind of questions do they ask in the Skype interview? Is it pretty intense? Going off my certificates started 7/5/2014 training and employment check passed 3rd june (THIS IS STAGE ONE) once passed you go to stage 2, this consists of health and hygiene test online, then a few days later a skype interview mine lasted approx 2.5 hours in Manchester skype interview was around july cant remember skilled migration assessment result 2nd sept statement of results 2nd sept certificate IV 2nd sept first aid 30th july (YOU MUST HAVE THIS TO GET THE CERTIFICATE) (IF YOU NEED IELTS GET A TEST BOOKED NOW AND REVISE) hope this helps MOOCOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peeches Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Hi all I need help , I have completed my ielts test as the main applicant , I am looking to launch my expression ,does my partner also need to write ielts as we are both British citizens,?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaustralia Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Hi all I need help , I have completed my ielts test as the main applicant , I am looking to launch my expression ,does my partner also need to write ielts as we are both British citizens,?? Since your partner is a British citizen, they don't need to take an English test per http://www.immi.gov.au/faqs/Pages/how-can-i-prove-i-have-functional-english.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOOCOW Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) Its not intense but 2.5 hours of questioning is what it is. you go into a room a witness logs on to the person in oz, all very friendly nothing to panic over, introduce yourself etc, he explains the system and then its a casual chat, interview with him or her. He clicks away showing you slides, questions, pictures of slicers and asks you to explain how to clean it, other questions include allergies, temps, set up procedures on a daily basis, what you would do in certain circumstances ie an argument has happened and how you would deal with it. how you cook certain types of products ie bread, pasta, pastry the different types and how its made / joints of meat and fish work including safe cooking temps, different types of sauces, types of buffet and canopies. You need to do a tradeset report which he has a copy off, in this you advise what you do or have done in the past. DONT LIE ON IT. as he will certainly try and trip you up, i havent done much bread work for years but know how to, so if you havent done it dont say you have, if he asks you wont know the answer. if you tick you have done pastry and only worked with or made short pastry and he asks about puff say so but make sure you know all about short and talk about that instead. Once you have done the tradeset report you will understand the type of questions that will come up. hope this helps. Edited March 5, 2015 by MOOCOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaustralia Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Checking my email every few minutes is so not healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husage123 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I'm doing the same moaustralia!! Hope it comes through for you soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewajp002 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I keep looking but as logged on 24th at current rate im not expecting anything until min 17th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomCop Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Hi all So exciting to see you all progress! I am just in the process of getting everything together for my skills assessment by TRA. I'm more worried about the IELTS exam than anything, as I need to score a Grade 8 in each of the 4 modules in order to get the extra 10 points that I need to get to 60 points for my 189 Visa. Can you take a look at my threat and give any advice on there? Here's the link: http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/229277-roof-plumber-189-visa.html#post1936705426 thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Hi all So exciting to see you all progress! I am just in the process of getting everything together for my skills assessment by TRA. I'm more worried about the IELTS exam than anything, as I need to score a Grade 8 in each of the 4 modules in order to get the extra 10 points that I need to get to 60 points for my 189 Visa. Can you take a look at my threat and give any advice on there? Here's the link: http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/229277-roof-plumber-189-visa.html#post1936705426 thanks! If you score 8's in all 4 modules it's 20 extra points, level 7's is 10 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katherine1989 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Thanks so much, you've been so helpful!!!! It's just good to hear what someone else has experienced. Its not intense but 2.5 hours of questioning is what it is. you go into a room a witness logs on to the person in oz, all very friendly nothing to panic over, introduce yourself etc, he explains the system and then its a casual chat, interview with him or her. He clicks away showing you slides, questions, pictures of slicers and asks you to explain how to clean it, other questions include allergies, temps, set up procedures on a daily basis, what you would do in certain circumstances ie an argument has happened and how you would deal with it. how you cook certain types of products ie bread, pasta, pastry the different types and how its made / joints of meat and fish work including safe cooking temps, different types of sauces, types of buffet and canopies. You need to do a tradeset report which he has a copy off, in this you advise what you do or have done in the past. DONT LIE ON IT. as he will certainly try and trip you up, i havent done much bread work for years but know how to, so if you havent done it dont say you have, if he asks you wont know the answer. if you tick you have done pastry and only worked with or made short pastry and he asks about puff say so but make sure you know all about short and talk about that instead. Once you have done the tradeset report you will understand the type of questions that will come up. hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairejs83 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 How is everyone feeling? I've managed to have 2 good nights sleep knowing that it's the weekend and offices are closed. Hoping for grant email this week- que sleepless nights and checking emails throughout the night!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Yes kinda thinking it should be this week! I received an email that my PCC is being processed so that should be with me very soon. Myself and wife are clean, unless she did something without telling me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgarlo Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 I applied for the visa on 16th January, I have a feeling that I have not given enough information on my partner and I been together. I am hoping that I get a CO within the next month, Would people recommend getting PC and medicals booked snd sorted or wait to be asked for them. I notice that some people have who applied in January have been given their grant, so the rest of us January appliers should hear something soon. Good luck everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaustralia Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 I have a feeling (wish ) that I will hear something today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonieOZ2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Today is Public Holiday in ACT and SA, as such not expecting a high number of grants.. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaustralia Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Today is Public Holiday in ACT and SA. There goes my feeling. My CO team is in Adelaide (SA) Edited March 9, 2015 by moaustralia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonieOZ2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 There goes my feeling. My CO team is in Adelaide (SA) sorry about that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saff Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 so there's a question - is everything processed centrally? Or does WA process WA applications, QLD process QLD etc and does this vary onshore to offshore? This waiting game is doing me in now :arghh: haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewajp002 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Had my medical today, wasnt that bad :smile: Apart from having a female doctor and having to strip down to near nothing with no gown offered was a little embarrassing but they are professionals and I doubt I will see them again. All in all it took about 1.5 hours due to issues with the emedical website playing games, but all done now and now the wait starts for the results. My only issue is poss. having to see a specialist regarding early stages of arthritis, not bad atm but they had some concerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkestlady Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Had my medical today, wasnt that bad :smile: Apart from having a female doctor and having to strip down to near nothing with no gown offered was a little embarrassing but they are professionals and I doubt I will see them again. All in all it took about 1.5 hours due to issues with the emedical website playing games, but all done now and now the wait starts for the results. My only issue is poss. having to see a specialist regarding early stages of arthritis, not bad atm but they had some concerns. How did they pick up on early arthritis? Just on examination or X-ray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewajp002 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Had my medical today, wasnt that bad :smile: Apart from having a female doctor and having to strip down to near nothing with no gown offered was a little embarrassing but they are professionals and I doubt I will see them again. All in all it took about 1.5 hours due to issues with the emedical website playing games, but all done now and now the wait starts for the results. My only issue is poss. having to see a specialist regarding early stages of arthritis, not bad atm but they had some concerns. I was up front about it as it is slightly visible and currently have some issues as cold weather stiffens the joints this time of year, I prob should have delayed the medical until the weather got warmer however its not bad enough I don't think to cause the visa to fail, well hopefully not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkestlady Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Ah I see, was wondering what kind of examinations they do at medical. I have just booked ours for next week and always worry that these things may bring to light something we didn't know about. I have had an irrational fear of medicals since being turned down by the army for flat feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewajp002 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I was up front about it as it is slightly visible and currently have some issues as cold weather stiffens the joints this time of year, I prob should have delayed the medical until the weather got warmer however its not bad enough I don't think to cause the visa to fail, well hopefully not. The medical itself isnt that mad, it comprised of Chest X-ray, Urine test, blood pressure check and blood tests. Oh and a general once over by the doctor for anything obvious. If its visual they will spot it, and most other things they are interested in will come out in the blood tests. Anything else I wouldn't worry about. But better to be honest, I was up front regarding some depression in 2011 and we had a 5 min chant about it and they disregarded it totally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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