MoBari Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Cheers for your response CaptainC. I am not sure if UK is a high risk country or not. When you say extra checks, what are them checks? I've had a word with my work place, nobody has received any sort of check or verification comms from them. So I wonder what sort of other checks are there? I mean the PCC is in effect the document that states character and other law-abiding status. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binoyski10 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I have also been seeing a lot of 189 Visa lodge's and grants being given within a 1 month to 2 months time frame, i do think that there could be some factors that could be causing the delays, however as CaptainC stated that high risk countries will tend to have longer processing time, but based on my experience, there were three of us who applied for 189 from the same country and same company, only I got the long term treatment,, , still hoping today tough.. Keep Praying everyone,.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saacor Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I have also been seeing a lot of 189 Visa lodge's and grants being given within a 1 month to 2 months time frame, i do think that there could be some factors that could be causing the delays, however as CaptainC stated that high risk countries will tend to have longer processing time, but based on my experience, there were three of us who applied for 189 from the same country and same company, only I got the long term treatment,, , still hoping today tough.. Keep Praying everyone,.. From which country are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binoyski10 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 From which country are you? Hi I'm an expat from Ph working in Indonesia.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saacor Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 My visa grant is also delay... lodged on 20 September 2015. Ah you are from PH too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Cheers for your response CaptainC. I am not sure if UK is a high risk country or not. When you say extra checks, what are them checks? I've had a word with my work place, nobody has received any sort of check or verification comms from them. So I wonder what sort of other checks are there? I mean the PCC is in effect the document that states character and other law-abiding status. Ta UK is on the low risk list of countries. Is the UK you country of citizenship, or did you apply whilst located elsewhere? That can be a factor. There are many reasons that applications get held back and recently an increasing number of people are being asked to fill in form 80 which can slow things down quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoBari Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I am a UK citizen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoBari Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi I'm an expat from Ph working in Indonesia.. Hi binoyski10, what's your timeline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I am a UK citizen. Could be any number of reasons then MoBari. The high risk country reason is the usual one but as you are a UK citizen and applied while in the UK, then that counts that theory out. Just be patient, and don't take too much notice of the other grants that you see. The ones that are getting finalised within a couple of weeks are few and far between, and the majority of applications take between 2 and 3 months. I know you've been waiting a while, but they are getting through them slowly but surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adele244 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 If it is any consolation, I am in the same boat as you, but applied earlier on the 3rd August. When we called last week the girl told us our would be looked at in 2 weeks...that was 1 week ago. I dont know if she was just fobbing us off or if it was true. People in high risk areas have gotten their visas before us. There just doesn't seem to be any structure, no rhyme or rhythm or pattern to it all. Gosh I wish I knew what was going down there. I personally reckon they have a daily game of bingo and whoever s application number get called out - Bingo they get a grant !! :twitcy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binoyski10 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi binoyski10, what's your timeline? Hi MoBari, Visa Lodgement : 22 July 2015 CO Courtesy Letter : 14th Sept 2015 Request for Additional Info : 6th Nov 2015 Assesment In Progresss : 11 Dec 2015, It has been 6 months and counting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoBari Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi CaptainC and Adele244 for your support. Much appreciated. Binoyski10, sorry mate, I don't understand what's a CO Courtesy letter. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binoyski10 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi MoBari, It is a letter stating that they have received your application and will proceed with the processing. With what type or kind of processing, i have no idea.. Regards, Arvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoBari Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi Arvind, I see. Well, let's say how DIBP get on today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saacor Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi, Do you have any idea why your grant is taking so long? Like medical issues or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binoyski10 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 On my case, i have front loaded all the documents, including medicals and PCC, I pretty sure i have all in order, was checked by my Agent. totally clueless from this point on.. :twitcy: getting bonkers with all this waiting and checking.. ha ha ha ha ha .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saacor Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 On my case, i have front loaded all the documents, including medicals and PCC, I pretty sure i have all in order, was checked by my Agent. totally clueless from this point on.. :twitcy: getting bonkers with all this waiting and checking.. ha ha ha ha ha .. What was your agent advised? Its really depressing sometimes to wait for so long. Me and my husband cannot plan anything yet as everything will depend on the visa grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkwaiting Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks CaptainC. I have received a response from the department that they are conducting verification and they do not need any other documents from my side. This is the first response that i have got till now. Also do you know if Pakistan is among the high risk countries?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks CaptainC. I have received a response from the department that they are conducting verification and they do not need any other documents from my side. This is the first response that i have got till now. Also do you know if Pakistan is among the high risk countries?? Yes it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthling Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 hi guys, it's my first time to reply to this thread. Also waiting for the golden email like you guys. If it's fine with you, let's make a tracker of everyone who is still waiting to hear from DIBP so we could see any pattern and at the very least comfort each other while waiting. So far this this is the list of people I've had a chat with who are still waiting: Username/Date Applied/Date of CO contact/Date when documents were submitted/GRANT DATE kkwaiting - April 2015 binoyski - July 22, 2015 RK9999 - August 4, 2015 Adele - August 5, 2015 Umair Rafiq - August 14, 2015 Perthling - August 17, 2015/ October 2 (Form 80, 1221, medical for husband)/ October 22/ no grant yet Mobari - August 26, 2015 Saacor - September 22, 2015 Feel free to add or edit if I got any information wrong. For anyone else not on the list feel free to add your details. May the grants rain on us soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoBari Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Hi Perthling, I'd suggest that we add a bit more attributes to the list, such as, CO contact (if any, then date and nature), occupation and EOI points. Mine are, Applied on 26-08-2015, CO Contact on 06-10-2015 asked for Payslips, Occupation: Software Engineer 261313, EOI points claimed 65. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoBari Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Also, I'd responded to the CO's request on 11-10-2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binoyski10 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 kkwaiting - April 2015 binoyski - July 22, 2015 / November 6 (req employment contact info) / Dec 11 (Assessment in Progress) / Production Engineer, EOI 60 pts. / Waiting. RK9999 - August 4, 2015 Adele - August 5, 2015 Umair Rafiq - August 14, 2015 Perthling - August 17, 2015/ October 2 (Form 80, 1221, medical for husband)/ October 22/ no grant yet Mobari - August 26, 2015 Saacor - September 22, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthling Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) good suggestion Mobari Username [Occupation and code/ number of pts claimed] - Date Applied/Date of CO Contact/Date when Request Completed/ Visa Grant Date kkwaiting - April 2015 binoyski [Production Engineer 233513/60 pts] - July 22, 2015/ November 6 (Req Employment Contact Info)/ December 11/ ______ RK9999 - August 4, 2015 Adele - August 5, 2015 Umair Rafiq - August 14, 2015 Perthling [Materials Engineer 233112/65 pts] - August 17, 2015/ October 2 (Form 80, 1221, medical for husband)/ October 22/ ______ Mobari [software Engineer 261313/65 pts] - August 26, 2015/ October 6 (Payslips)/ October 11/______ Saacor - September 22, 2015 Edited January 26, 2016 by perthling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saacor Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 kkwaiting - April 2015 binoyski - July 22, 2015 / November 6 (req employment contact info) / Dec 11 (Assessment in Progress) / Production Engineer, EOI 60 pts. / Waiting. RK9999 - August 4, 2015 Adele - August 5, 2015 Umair Rafiq - August 14, 2015 Perthling - August 17, 2015/ October 2 (Form 80, 1221, medical for husband)/ October 22/ no grant yet Mobari - August 26, 2015 Saacor - September 22, 2015/October 27 2015 (PCC,Medical)/November 23 (Form 815)/Jan.4,2016 (Husband PCC)/Civil Engineer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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