eilymcc Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hi all, I have been a lurker for a few years now - I have been very impressed by the level of knowledge and support on this forum and am finally in a position where I have some questions to ask. I have been reading through the threads to see if I can find an answer to my question but I haven't found it / don't fully understand how it works - apologies if I have missed this information somewhere! I am a Physiotherapist from Ireland, living in Australia, who is ready to submit an EOI for the 189 visa. My skills have been assessed and I currently have 60 points (without the English exam points). I am deliberating as to whether or not I should do an English test to gain extra points and thus hopefully speed up the process. To be honest I am not in any major rush to get my residency (still have several years left on my current 457 visa) but having my residency will be a wonderful things for many, many reasons, including opening up employment opportunities which would be particularly be great from a financial perspective. So my question is - is it worth doing the English exam, to perhaps gain 5-10 points? Does having 65 or 70 points significantly speed up the invite to submit an application? I am happy to wait an extra 6 weeks or so for an invite if it means avoiding the stress and cost of an exam, but if it might mean waiting for 3-4 months then I would prefer to sit the exam and potentially get an invite sooner, with increased points - if I can pass the exam! Basically finances are tight at present so I need to avoid spending my hard earned pennies where possible! I also realize that I can submit my EOI and do the English exam at a later date if nothing happens after a few weeks. How much does occupation affect the EOI and invite process? Does the department process all 70 points, then 65 and then 60 regardless of occupation? Or does occupation have a bigger role to play? Thank you kindly for any clarification or knowledge you can share - this visa business is quite confusing at times! :confused: Kind regards, Eily :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Unless it's changed over the last year you are only talking about a few weeks difference in processing time from EOI. You are one of the lucky ones who don't need to do an English test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 There is currently 6-8 weeks to wait for an invitation with 60 points. Anything above that then you would usually be invited on the next available round. The occupation doesn't affect your place in the EOI queue unless you belong to a specific pro rata occupation, which yours is not. You're exactly right about the order of the invitations. 70+ first 65 next and so on. If you can wait, then don't bother with the IELTS. There is no benefit other than getting invited faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eilymcc Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Thank you both for your reply - I think I will wait as a few more weeks to wait is ok. Thanks again, Eilis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tai Xie Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Hi Eilis: Have you received an invite from your EOI application? If so, do you mind sharing how long it took? We just lodged my husband's EOI this month and was wondering how long it may take for him to get an invite. He's in a similar situation, 60 points physio applying 189. thank you! Thank you both for your reply - I think I will wait as a few more weeks to wait is ok. Thanks again, Eilis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eilymcc Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Hi Eilis: Have you received an invite from your EOI application? If so, do you mind sharing how long it took? We just lodged my husband's EOI this month and was wondering how long it may take for him to get an invite. He's in a similar situation, 60 points physio applying 189. thank you! Hi Tai, Welcome to the waiting game! I am still waiting, I applied on the 14th October on 60 points, so will be waiting 8 weeks tomorrow. I am hopeful for the next round on the 18th though trying not to think about it too much - it will happen when it happens! I will update my thread here once I get invited. Best of luck with your PR journey! :smile: Eilis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tai Xie Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Thanks for the reply. sigh, thought it'd be faster for Physiotherapist since there haven't been that many application. Oh well, at least it's submitted just gotta be patient I guess. Good luck, hope you get your invite soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eilymcc Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Finally, Invite received today - absolutely trilled! :jiggy::jiggy: Let the application games begin... :wink: Eily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hallam Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Hi Eily, how long did it take from application to visa grant? Regards J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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