kewlguitarist Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I hope I'm ok to post this. Thought I'd start things off. I lodged my application on August 3rd and front loaded all documents including police certificate and Medical. Visa fee paid in full. Good luck to everyone applying this month and may the time pass swiftly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrankywallflower Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Got my invite yesterday too! Skilled - Subclass - 189 | Management Accountant - 221111 CPA assessment applied: 14-05-2015 CPA Positive Result: 29-05-2015 PTE-A Test Result: 25-05-2015 Overall: 88 EOI Submitted: 05-06-2015 (65 points) EOI Updated: 18-07-2915 (70 points) EOI Invite: 03-08-2015 App. submitted: 04-08-2015 PCC | Health | Documents uploaded: XX-XX-2015 Visa Grant: XX-XX-2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewlguitarist Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Best of luck. Where are you hoping to live? I'm moving to Perth all being well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazza227 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 We lodged ours today, got to sort out Medicals/police checks now. All feels very real now!:smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewlguitarist Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Best of luck. I had medical a few weeks back. Only takes them a few days to upload. I have been smiling since I applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommie Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi All I received an invite on August 3rd... I've just spent the evening completing the VISA application and uploading all documents..!!! (phewwww).... Really chuffed.... Can I just check - my immi account says "application received"... is that the same for you guys ?? time to sit back and relax...!!! or, log on to my immi account every 5 minutes and wonder why there's no update ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazza227 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi All I received an invite on August 3rd... I've just spent the evening completing the VISA application and uploading all documents..!!! (phewwww).... Really chuffed.... Can I just check - my immi account says "application received"... is that the same for you guys ?? time to sit back and relax...!!! or, log on to my immi account every 5 minutes and wonder why there's no update ;-) Yes mine says that too. Luckily our agent gave me details to log in to be able to sort Medicals etc out and saw this when I was looking around on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommie Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Yes mine says that too. Luckily our agent gave me details to log in to be able to sort Medicals etc out and saw this when I was looking around on there! Thanks Mazza.... where abouts and when do you hope to move to Oz ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazza227 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Thanks Mazza.... where abouts and when do you hope to move to Oz ?? We are hoping to move to Adelaide next March. Where are you heading for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adele244 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Our agents have lodged our visa today. :laugh: We are going to leave the police checks and medicals until later in the process to prolong/preserve the 1 year entry date. @Mazza227 didn't Go Matilda upload your police checks and medicals? its all about the wait. I'm just well happy to be in with the "visa lodged gang" never thought it would happen!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Wohoooo for all of us hey what a long process but finally there!! we lodged out application yesterday - what a relief! Waiting for police checks and will book Medicals xx we are off to Perth! Good luck everyone x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegenus Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 @kewlguitarist would you mind telling how many points you had in your eoi? I am submitting my eoi as an engineering technologist after an assessment from EA. I have 65 points and was wondering how long it would be before I receive an invite. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazza227 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Our agents have lodged our visa today. :laugh: We are going to leave the police checks and medicals until later in the process to prolong/preserve the 1 year entry date. @Mazza227 didn't Go Matilda upload your police checks and medicals? its all about the wait. I'm just well happy to be in with the "visa lodged gang" never thought it would happen!!!! We haven't had our police checks/medicals yet , got to book them. They gave me details so we can fill in the questionnaire and book medicals :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookywooky Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Application Submitted 4th Aug Good luck to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyba Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 @kewlguitarist would you mind telling how many points you had in your eoi? I am submitting my eoi as an engineering technologist after an assessment from EA. I have 65 points and was wondering how long it would be before I receive an invite. thanks With 65 points you'll get an invite next round as long as your occupation isn't on a pro rata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommie Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 We are hoping to move to Adelaide next March. Where are you heading for? Perth, all being well....!!!! Planning on doing another year in the UK first - heading out early 2017..... counting down the minutes never mind months ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewlguitarist Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 @kewlguitarist would you mind telling how many points you had in your eoi? I am submitting my eoi as an engineering technologist after an assessment from EA. I have 65 points and was wondering how long it would be before I receive an invite. thanks Sure thing. I applied with 65 points and got invited at first attempt Best of look for September. You'll almost certainly get invite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefulxx Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 With 65 points you'll get an invite next round as long as your occupation isn't on a pro rata. Hi, if my occupation is on pro rata, what is my chance to get the invitation? I only have 60 points with accountant. I lodged my EOI in july Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommie Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hi, if my occupation is on pro rata, what is my chance to get the invitation? I only have 60 points with accountant. I lodged my EOI in july Hopeful - Until DIBP publish the stats online, its a bit of a guessing game, however in the last 2 rounds (July & Aug), not one single 60 pointer has received an invite. I say this based on seeing someone with a lodgement date of 24th March who has still not got an invite. Even if once the 65 point backlog is cleared, some allocations go to 60 pointers, it will take months to get to July 60 pointers alas. I really recommend you look to boost points via English language test.... For example, if you boost points to 70 during August, then you will be guaranteed an invite in the September round.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefulxx Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hopeful - Until DIBP publish the stats online, its a bit of a guessing game, however in the last 2 rounds (July & Aug), not one single 60 pointer has received an invite. I say this based on seeing someone with a lodgement date of 24th March who has still not got an invite. Even if once the 65 point backlog is cleared, some allocations go to 60 pointers, it will take months to get to July 60 pointers alas. I really recommend you look to boost points via English language test.... For example, if you boost points to 70 during August, then you will be guaranteed an invite in the September round.... Thanks a lot Pommie... it's really helpful =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlimitedme Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hi, I am a new joiner, just lodged visa on 4th August as well. Anyone has idea what document should be uploaded for my baby, on: "Custody, Evidence of"? I have uploaded passport and birth cert for my baby. Also, for form 80, which option i should use to upload it? I am applying offshore, but i saw a lot of people have been uploading this doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hi, I am a new joiner, just lodged visa on 4th August as well. Anyone has idea what document should be uploaded for my baby, on: "Custody, Evidence of"? I have uploaded passport and birth cert for my baby. Also, for form 80, which option i should use to upload it? I am applying offshore, but i saw a lot of people have been uploading this doc. Full birth certificate showing both parents names is adequate for regular applications where both parents are migrating. However, if the natural father (or mother) is not migrating with you, then you will need to prove to the department that you have custody with the rights to remove the child from your country or obtain written permission from the other parent by completing form 1229. Form 80 is a form to address certain character requirements and is not required in all cases. There doesn't appear to be any real pattern to who gets asked for Form 80 and who doesn't. Therefore, I'd recommend that you get one completed and ready to go if you do get asked. My thoughts are that if you complete form 80 and upload it, it will make the application decision ready and save any further delay in requesting it from you and then having to wait to get the application looked at again by a member of the processing team. There is an option in the supporting documents box near the top of the eLodgement page and if you click 'attach document' then a full list of document types will be available and you'll find form 80 on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlimitedme Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Full birth certificate showing both parents names is adequate for regular applications where both parents are migrating.However, if the natural father (or mother) is not migrating with you, then you will need to prove to the department that you have custody with the rights to remove the child from your country or obtain written permission from the other parent by completing form 1229. Form 80 is a form to address certain character requirements and is not required in all cases. There doesn't appear to be any real pattern to who gets asked for Form 80 and who doesn't. Therefore, I'd recommend that you get one completed and ready to go if you do get asked. My thoughts are that if you complete form 80 and upload it, it will make the application decision ready and save any further delay in requesting it from you and then having to wait to get the application looked at again by a member of the processing team. There is an option in the supporting documents box near the top of the eLodgement page and if you click 'attach document' then a full list of document types will be available and you'll find form 80 on the list. many thanks CaptainC i will get that sorted asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rara82 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 We have submitted our 189 visa application today and updated the online tracker. We wanted to thank all on this forum, especially @adele244, for being so helpful. Hopefully we will be able to be just as informative and helpful to future wannabe applicants. All the best guys and gals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insiya Challawala Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I see some great momentum around here. I lodged my application on 4th August. I am applying from India. Anyone else applying from India here? I have uploaded all documents except PCC and medical. Need to sort them out ASAP! A brief on my migration process so far : IELTS (L8,R9,W8,S8) : 14.03.2015; CDR submitted : 17.05.2015; Positive assessment : 28.07.2015; EOI submitted(75 points) : 29.07.2015; Invite : 03.08.2015; Visa Lodged : 04.08.2015; Docs uploaded : 06.08.2015; PCC/Medicals : ??; Grant : ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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