leah28 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Hi leah28,Please, share some experience with VIC state nomination application process. how long did it take. did you apply for 457 visa holder pathway,etc. I am also in Melbourne on 457 but made redundant three weeks ago...waiting for vetassess and am going to apply for VIC state nomination...not sure what my chances are there..any advice? thanks. Best of luck to everyone with visa applications!!! hi! YeS we have a 457 visa and still ongoing when we applied for Victoria state nomination, actually their response to us is very fast, i just applied online and attached all the documents needed and after 3 days we received a letter from them asking for the electronic copy of my husband 457 visa and his job contract, so we submitted that day and the next morning we received a positive nomination from them, i think one factor that made us successful is that my OH has a current job here in Melbourne, if you can find another employer here in Melbourne and can give you a job offer then i guess that will give you an edge to be nominated by Victoria, and also if your nominated occupation is in need here in Vic you have a big chance too, i hope everything will go smoothly, goodluck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommie Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Ruddy nora...exactly. Although I suspect my husband may say something a little different if they reject us and he loses that money! We are hoping to go to Brisbane as it seems to fit all our needs, so now we wait......and wait......and wait Hi Hodgies Do you pay the money as soon as you are invited (following EOI) or before an award ? I assume the former, but I thought I had picked up somewhere you pay in two instalments.... which I assumed the second instalment was once you had the offer of a visa... It does't really matter, I guess... but like you say, you don't want to pay it and then find you have made a mistake on the EOI and it costs you 4 grand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgies2Oz Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 You pay when you submit your visa application all in one amount. The second instalment is just for something to do with non English applicants (I think). I've not had to pay that, just the whole amount at the visa submission x good luck x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommie Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 got it.... cheers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Hi everyone, What is the current waiting time for a CO? We applied 8th July. [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) Hi, I got an invitation on 6th July. I paid the visa fee on 13th July and have uploaded all documents by 21st July. I have also undertaken medicals on 21st July. Only document pending is my wife's PCC(Police Clearance Certificate). We expect to get the PCC in about 7-10 days from now on. So my questions: 1) Will the delay in getting my wife's PCC delay my visa as well? 2) I haven't uploaded my CV since my agent says it is optional. Is this true? Is it beneficial to upload CV(Australian format) or is it not necessary? 3) Tentatively, when do you think we should get the visa? I understand that it depends upon case to case but what would be a realistic estimate? We intend to fly in the last week of November, so would you recommend me to book the flight tickets for the same? Edited July 23, 2015 by CaptainC Merged thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Also want to confirm co applicants(wife in my case) can also work? As far as I know there is no restriction. However, in certain countries they issue work visa where only the primary applicant can work and the co applicants can only reside(not work). Just want to confirm if this is not the case with 189 Australia Visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I do think there is a thread for July yet so I'm creating one. I got an invitation on 6th July. I paid the visa fee on 13th July and have uploaded all documents by 21st July. I have also undertaken medicals on 21st July. Only document pending is my wife's PCC(Police Clearance Certificate). We expect to get the PCC in about 7-10 days from now on. So my questions: 1) Will the delay in getting my wife's PCC delay my visa as well? 2) I haven't uploaded my CV since my agent says it is optional. Is this true? Is it beneficial to upload CV(Australian format) or is it not necessary? 3) Tentatively, when do you think we should get the visa? I understand that it depends upon case to case but what would be a realistic estimate? We intend to fly in the last week of November, so would you recommend me to book the flight tickets for the same? Merged your thread with the existing July 189 visa thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Also want to confirm co applicants(wife in my case) can also work? As far as I know there is no restriction. However, in certain countries they issue work visa where only the primary applicant can work and the co applicants can only reside(not work). Just want to confirm if this is not the case with 189 Australia Visa. Yes, your wife may work. Work rights are the same as the primary applicant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 1) You're in a combined application, so delays in providing any documents will delay the process. However 7-10 days from now is unlikely to matter as they won't have started assessing the application by then. 2) Don't know. My view is it can't hurt to upload it, but if your agent suggests otherwise then they should know best. 3) 189s can take anywhere from a few (2-3) to many (6-12) months. You should not book any flights until you have your visa grant, unless you don't mind paying a change or cancellation fee. Your wife will be issued her own 189 visa along with you. Once she has that, she has the exact same work and living entitlements as you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Quick question. Has anyone submitted an EOI on 60 points recently? I took my practical skills assessment today and although I don't get the results back for 2 weeks indications from examiner are that i flew through and that was the last part of the puzzle so will be submitting an EOI in the next few weeks through an agent. Just wondering what the waiting times are like for this point score as I know quite a few people were backed up due to occupation ceilings being met at the end of the 14/15 period. We got an invite in the first round of 2015 (6th July) we had 60 points as a spark. Application went in 8th July now hi waiting to hear [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Just wanted to ask everyone if its mandatory to upload CV when invited? Or it not required at all? Or is it optional? If yes, whether you would recommend to upload CV or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasvik86 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hi All, I submitted my EOI under 189 for the Skill of Internal Auditor with 65 points today. Any time frame within which i can expect to get invited? Can i expect to get invited in August 2015? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallard76 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Never understood the point of uploading CV - it is not an official document and it does not prove anything. Anyway, I did not do it, but I did not claim any points for work experience, either. Edited July 24, 2015 by mallard76 wrong quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Just wanted to ask everyone if its mandatory to upload CV when invited? Or it not required at all? Or is it optional? If yes, whether you would recommend to upload CV or not? In the standard request for information letter from a case officer it states to upload CV as one of the ways to verify work experience, it doesn't appear to be mandatory but is one of the forms of evidence that they may ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hi All, I submitted my EOI under 189 for the Skill of Internal Auditor with 65 points today. Any time frame within which i can expect to get invited? Can i expect to get invited in August 2015? I'd say that you were 99.9% guaranteed to receive an invite in August with 65 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black mamba Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Hi Guys, also in the same boat, visa app in on the 16th so waiting for a CO, does anyone know how long that usually takes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgies2Oz Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Anyone from July submission got a CO yet?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 We applied the 8th and haven't got one yet [emoji16] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasvik86 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 All the best to all here!! Hope we all get the invites and move to the next step Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mageea3 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Anyone from July submission got a CO yet?????? I applied the 6th and nothing yet! Honestly the wait is killing me and I know June applicants are still waiting so I don't know when we will hear anything! I'm checking my emails in the middle of the night like a crazy person :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I applied the 6th and nothing yet! Honestly the wait is killing me and I know June applicants are still waiting so I don't know when we will hear anything! I'm checking my emails in the middle of the night like a crazy person :-) I only got my CO on 22/07 and applied on 17/05. Hope that your grants or CO's come through soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I applied the 6th and nothing yet! Honestly the wait is killing me and I know June applicants are still waiting so I don't know when we will hear anything! I'm checking my emails in the middle of the night like a crazy person :-) Me too [emoji16][emoji16] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mageea3 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 [WRAP][/WRAP] I only got my CO on 22/07 and applied on 17/05. Hope that your grants or CO's come through soon. i do hope you get some good news soon. I've seen you post in this forum and I've been keeping an eye on your status! You must be in the home stretch now?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steely Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Anyone from July submission got a CO yet?????? No CO yet! I applied 3rd July. Yes, I cant help checking my email and the Immi account at least one each day. No doubt by mid-August I will be checking several times a day :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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