elvisoz Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Hey guys has anyone applied for the 190 NSW Nominations after February 2015? currently I have 55 points (not including the state sponsorship 5 pts) and my Occupation is in their NSW state occupation list. My question is am I eligible to claim 5 points when I submit my EOI before been nominated by the state. It is not clearly mention in the NSW web. Or Is there any different application process ( direct contact with NSW state or etc...) need to be complete in order to eligible state nomination and claim 5 pts? This is my first post and not sure where this is the right thread. Thank you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzo Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Hey guys has anyone applied for the 190 NSW Nominations after February 2015? currently I have 55 points (not including the state sponsorship 5 pts) and my Occupation is in their NSW state occupation list. My question is am I eligible to claim 5 points when I submit my EOI before been nominated by the state. It is not clearly mention in the NSW web. Or Is there any different application process ( direct contact with NSW state or etc...) need to be complete in order to eligible state nomination and claim 5 pts? This is my first post and not sure where this is the right thread. Thank you all You'll be granted the 5 bonus points when you submit your EOI. It is shown in the points breakdown file... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sujizmailbox Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Looks like there has been some movement in the 190 world per other forums... Few who lodged their visa towards end of Feb and Mar has got their grants... Wonder when first week of Feb will be blessed with a visa by DIBP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseMan Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Looks like there has been some movement in the 190 world per other forums... Few who lodged their visa towards end of Feb and Mar has got their grants... Wonder when first week of Feb will be blessed with a visa by DIBP... Surely these people must have been onshore applicants? I'll be rather miffed if not .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieV Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 They must be onshore applicants...otherwise they've skipped those that lodged in January, like me! Spoke with our agent again recently - she hasn't had any 190 grants come through for quite a few weeks now...not looking hopeful to get anything before 1st July Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sujizmailbox Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Any of your status got reverted to Application Received from Assessment in Progress... Atleast one who got his/her visa the application status for reverted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzo Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Great news. I just got my invitation to apply. I submitted EOI exactly one week ago and I've got 60 points with IELTS 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sujizmailbox Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Congrats Lorenzo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvisoz Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hey Lorenzo congrats dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseMan Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Great news. I just got my invitation to apply. I submitted EOI exactly one week ago and I've got 60 points with IELTS 7. Congratulations! Get your application in soon and you'll probably be granted a visa with us lot in early July :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sujizmailbox Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Surely these people must have been onshore applicants? I'll be rather miffed if not .... Nope... Even offshore 190 applicants from HRCs have got their visa though applied in early March... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseMan Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Nope... Even offshore 190 applicants from HRCs have got their visa though applied in early March... Hmm, well that's frustrating! But, good to see some movement on the 190s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbourne Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Hi guys This thread indicates that 190 grants have started moving again, and confirms that many of us (including me) have moved from 'processing' to 'received' in IMMI. I'm holding thumbs that this means a grant is around the corner next week http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/687682-190-visa-gang-lodged-jan-feb-2015-a-32.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieV Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hi guys This thread indicates that 190 grants have started moving again, and confirms that many of us (including me) have moved from 'processing' to 'received' in IMMI. I'm holding thumbs that this means a grant is around the corner next week http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/687682-190-visa-gang-lodged-jan-feb-2015-a-32.html Hope you're right Melbourne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieV Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Anyone had any updates yet? Nothing here. Still waiting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sujizmailbox Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Nothing here too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseMan Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Nothing here .... The grants last week raised my hopes for a grant, but looks like they'll be dashed again! Oh well, July will be here before we know it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieV Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Less than 6 weeks until July is here, I just need to keep busy and stop thinking about visas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseMan Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Less than 6 weeks until July is here, I just need to keep busy and stop thinking about visas! Same here, although we're talking about shipping are stuff over soon, in the next week or so. It just seems a little crazy to do it without a grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieV Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Same here, although we're talking about shipping are stuff over soon, in the next week or so. It just seems a little crazy to do it without a grant Wow, that's brave to do it without the grant! Would you just have it sent to a storage facility until you arrive and how long does shipping typically take? We're having a big clear out this week and will then start on getting some shipping companies over to quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseMan Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Wow, that's brave to do it without the grant! Would you just have it sent to a storage facility until you arrive and how long does shipping typically take? We're having a big clear out this week and will then start on getting some shipping companies over to quote I think brave = stupid in this case! I don't even know if it can be shipped without a visa, I'll look into it and if I can ship it it'll go off to a friends house. Shipping is around 10 - 12 weeks and we are using seven seas as we have used them twice previously for international moves, both times without incidence. We're only shipping seven boxes (4 Book Box (51x41x31cm), 3 Large Box (61x51x41cm) ) they quoted around £360. Not sure if i'll ship them yet though, while I am confident in getting a grant it would be rather embarrassing for the visa to be refused and my shipping to be on its way! However, I would rather be without things in the UK and have them sooner in Aus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbourne Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 My IMMI status changed from 'processing' to 'application received' a week or two ago, and after mailing my VPO to ask why, I got this response this morning: "This means the application is ready for decision however as outlined in the email below, the Department has reached the maximum number of visas granted in the 190 visa category for this Programme Year. Visas will re-commence to decision 1 July 2015." So at least there's no more guessing involved. 1 July it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieV Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Thanks for sharing Melbourne. At least now we all know for certain, July it is. Only 5 weeks away and lots to organise and keep busy with in the meantime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sujizmailbox Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Has the status changed for all who applied in Jan/Feb from "assessment in progress" to "application received "??? Mine has not changed. "Last updated" date also remains to be the day I lodged my visa.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieV Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Has the status changed for all who applied in Jan/Feb from "assessment in progress" to "application received "??? Mine has not changed. "Last updated" date also remains to be the day I lodged my visa.. Not sure about mine...we're using an agent so I don't log onto the system at all. Sorry that wasn't much help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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