kewlguitarist Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Three weeks have passed now. It's quite crazy. People from the 6th July are now getting Direct Grants so we should start to hear good news for August visas within the next 4-5 weeks hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Applied today. Hoping to get my visa by the end of October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnylondon Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 We applied on 3 August, and wait with bated breath. Just busy getting police clearance sorted for the 3 different countries we've lived in! Thanks for all the infos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umair Rafiq Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 hi Kewl , I am wondering how ppl get direct grant ? it depends on CO or need any additional documents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Umair Rafiq, if you have PCC and medicals uploaded to the ImmiAccount, and all other docs are OK, you're very likely to get direct grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewlguitarist Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 I don't think anyone truly knows. The more info you give them, the better. The more straightforward the application, the better. They still will do random checks on even a number of simple claims externally as a precautionary measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umair Rafiq Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Sp pcc n medical can be submitted before they ask for it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazza227 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Applied today. Hoping to get my visa by the end of October. Are they coming through that quickly then? We applied 4th august and were hoping for decision by mid November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazza227 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Sp pcc n medical can be submitted before they ask for it ? Yes, we had to fill in questionnaire for the medical which gave us a reference number to be able to book them. Police checks you can just get done and they post it to you to scan to application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil13 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Another August 189 applicant checking into this thread. Have already front loaded Police Check and Medical so trying to keep productive clearing out house; selling/binning things rather than just sitting waiting, idly twiddling thumbs waiting on Case Officer to be assigned. Hopefully have visa by October sometime. My wife and I hoping to head out to WA early next year. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Yes, we had to fill in questionnaire for the medical which gave us a reference number to be able to book them. Police checks you can just get done and they post it to you to scan to application. Be careful with PCC's and Meds for HR applicants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewlguitarist Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 One month down now since the visa was lodged. That month flew by. Visas from the 8th July are being granted now. Should be in our turn in about 3-4 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewlguitarist Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 1 more week gone. 20th July have some granted now. August is close. I'm sure. Any others that applied in August that haven't added themselves to this thread, it'd be great to hear from you also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommie Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) 1 more week gone. 20th July have some granted now. August is close. I'm sure. Any others that applied in August that haven't added themselves to this thread, it'd be great to hear from you also. Hey Kewlguitarist I'm trying to stay relaxed through September, but like you I can;t help notice some early invites for the mid July lodgements. The problem is that some from June still don't have a VISA, so I figure on trying to be relaxed for 2 months and then I am planning on being 'on the edge of my seat' in October ;-) ..... Edited September 9, 2015 by Pommie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazza227 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hey Kewlguitarist I'm trying to stay relaxed through September, but like you I can;t help notice some early invites for the mid July lodgements. The problem is that some from June still don't have a VISA, so I figure on trying to be relaxed for 2 months and then I am planning on being 'on the edge of my seat' in October ;-) ..... See we worked on it being mid October to have our visas, but after reading about some coming through a lot quicker are starting to get impatient now! Just want it in writing so can exchange on house, book shipper etc.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewlguitarist Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Will be great to see that first August lodged visa be granted though, even if it isn't me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umair Rafiq Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I am also waiting. Applied on 14th august (with fees and all docs) except PCC and Medicals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnylondon Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Perhaps it's the ones with all docs front-loaded that are getting granted quicker when their time rolls around? We're just waiting on police clearance docs from UK & SA, then that should be everything. Do you guys have everything certified? I only uploaded certified copies of some of our docs, the rest are just normal copies. Seems like that's fine based on forum posts, but the website says they should be certified... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Perhaps it's the ones with all docs front-loaded that are getting granted quicker when their time rolls around? We're just waiting on police clearance docs from UK & SA, then that should be everything. Do you guys have everything certified? I only uploaded certified copies of some of our docs, the rest are just normal copies. Seems like that's fine based on forum posts, but the website says they should be certified... You definitely don't need certified copies for an online application. The website has actually been updated to reflect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercow Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I keep bouncing from this thread, to the "Lodged July" bunch My agent lodged my application on the 16th July, but I didn't front load my medicals and Form80. The DIBP requested those on the 6th August, and I supplied them on the 13th. So while technically I'm in the July bunch, reality is that my counter only started with you lot Mentally calibrated my expectations to October, but strangely, my (MARA registered agent) said that he was expecting something back from the DIBP by the end of THIS WEEK! Trying not to think about it or changing my expectations, but I can't help feeling a little anxious ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnylondon Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 That's good to hear, thanks CaptainC. Fingers crossed, supercow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m04et324 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi all new to the forum I lodged my 189 visa on the 3rd of August and uploaded all documents the following day. Its so great to have found this thread so can keep an eye out for when the visas are coming through. Hate the waiting game but the day we all get that email saying visa granted will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambolina Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi all new to the forum I lodged my 189 visa on the 3rd of August and uploaded all documents the following day. Its so great to have found this thread so can keep an eye out for when the visas are coming through. Hate the waiting game but the day we all get that email saying visa granted will be worth it. Hey guys, When uploading the documents can you do this over a few separate days, as & when I'm getting the evidence through? I know the deadline is 60 days, so I'm hoping so..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m04et324 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Yes once you pay the fee you have 60 days to upload the documents. But in case a case officier picks up your file before that try and get them uploaded as quick as possible to prevent any delays to your application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Yes once you pay the fee you have 60 days to upload the documents. But in case a case officier picks up your file before that try and get them uploaded as quick as possible to prevent any delays to your application. No, it's 60 days to apply (pay the VAC) following an invitation. You'll need to upload documents within roughly 28 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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