Theresa13 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) Evening, I have looked through previous threads and cannot find a one for applications submitted in January 2016, so I thought I would start one. We submitted an application on 28th January 2016 and have today just been allocated a case officer. We have to complete form F80, Police checks and Health checks within the next 28 days. Does anyone have any experience they can share as we are doing it without an agent. Also does anyone know how long the Police checks are taking to come back? Thank you. Edited February 10, 2016 by Theresa13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pildav Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I just got my grant. Submitted my application on Jan 19th, grant letter of Feb 11th. I did have 457 visa approved though and was supposed to fly tomorrow on that visa to start my new job on Monday, but I'll be flying on 189 instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mims Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Hi Theresa, we lodged 8th Jan. i think our police checks came back within a week or so. Health checks were booked and completed in the same week and results were back a week later. Here' hoping we all get speedy grants like pildav! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa13 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Pildav, Congratulations that was quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunettegal84 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Hello everyone, Application sent 14/01/16 (All documents and PCC uploaded). I was contacted by a CO on 25/01/16 requesting for my medical to be carried out. Medical completed 05/02/16. Awaiting decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDW Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Hey everyone. EOI 10th jan, Logged visa on the 22nd Jan, Case Officer assigned 8th feb asking for Aussie police check should be here tomorrow or monday then I'm hoping it won't be long after that ill get excepted. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenfrapin Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Same for us, submitted early Jan, CO assigned mid Jan, luckily we finished medicals before so all we had to do complete was Form 80, PCC and get hold of our birth certificates (born in Kuwait!) Resubmitted everything on Feb 8th and now the wait begins, lets hope it's quick and painless now (i wish!) KnK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pildav Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I front loaded PCC/Form80 and medicals were done during 457 visa application that was approved a week prior I applied for 189. So I had all ducks lined up ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniCooper Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I put in EOI on 6th Jan, got invite 22nd Jan and lodged the same day. PCC's sent off on 19th Jan and medicals booked for 27th Jan. I had to get PCC's for living here in Cyprus which came back yesterday and my husbands UK one only came back on the 8th Feb. I was lucky living in Cyprus that medicals only cost us 300 euro between us so that was a bonus and it was uploaded onto immi the next day. A case officer contacted me on the 3rd feb requesting PCC's and a form 80 for myself and hubby. Mine was already uploaded and hubby's just needed to be put onto immi and it was a little worrying with the unpredictability of the post out here regards waiting for PCC's. Now the waiting begins I suppose. Fingers crossed for a quick grant for us all. Looking at Oct and Nov lodgement posts is quite worrying as some of those guys look like they have been waiting ages still without a grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenfrapin Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Silly question from me : Has there even been an unsuccessful result when applicants are at this stage in the process? I ask because we plan to put our home for sale in 2 weeks time as the market is good in our area (started another thread about this dilemma of ours and have now been told we need to act fast in current climate) Is it wise putting our home for sale in March given its very unlikely we will get to know by then? I dont know of simple cases (ours is a straightforward 70 points case, no crazy history, health conditions, missing info etc) not going through. It should be just a case of waiting for it right? So we are about 99% there, aren't we? Thanks KnK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunettegal84 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Silly question from me : Has there even been an unsuccessful result when applicants are at this stage in the process?I ask because we plan to put our home for sale in 2 weeks time as the market is good in our area (started another thread about this dilemma of ours and have now been told we need to act fast in current climate) Is it wise putting our home for sale in March given its very unlikely we will get to know by then? I dont know of simple cases (ours is a straightforward 70 points case, no crazy history, health conditions, missing info etc) not going through. It should be just a case of waiting for it right? So we are about 99% there, aren't we? Thanks KnK Hi there, Immigration advise applicants not to quit jobs or sell homes until you have received your visa. It's risky! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeebee Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Hi everbody. I lodged my 189 Visa application on 6 Jan 2016. GSM Adelaide contacted me for more documents (spouse's Form 80, medical checks for the family, Singapore PCC and AFP Clearance), all of which have been uploaded as of 4 Feb 2016. No updates thus far. A check on the website shows that the earliest allocation for 189/190/489 Visas is currently 2 Jan 2016. I reckon it'll be at least another week or two before I get a chance to be considered. Praying hard for a favorable and swift response from them. Cheers, aeebee :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumper Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 How long did you all wait for your invatations after your expression of interests? Any of you nurses? I am currently living in Sydney on a 457........it's running out next month......I'm always last min........omg I'm having a heart attack as I may have to leave my amazing job, lifestyle, home.....all because I'm an idiot Also did you get the invite emailed to you? Would love to hear more. Good luck everyone xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeebee Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidenw Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 How long did you all wait for your invatations after your expression of interests? Any of you nurses? I am currently living in Sydney on a 457........it's running out next month......I'm always last min........omg I'm having a heart attack as I may have to leave my amazing job, lifestyle, home.....all because I'm an idiot Also did you get the invite emailed to you? Would love to hear more. Good luck everyone xxx Hi, Iam Mental Health Nurse, still in the UK, I submitted my EOI with 60 points sometimes middle of Jan. I got invited next round I think it was 22nd of Jan. They send u email as well as on your SkillSelect account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukescotty Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I know it's all a waiting game, but am I right in thinking I'll have a decision soon, I submitted my visa in December, uploaded all documents on the 2nd January.... And on their website says they're up to the 2nd of January applications... Kind regards luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottehill76 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Submitted 189 on 26th Jan, Medicals booked for next Wednesday, my police check completed but waiting on my husbands and Son as they had to get new passport photos. Scanned loads of documents and evidence to our agent this week ready for her to upload, not sure if she has done some of this already? not been told if we have a case officer yet either? needed to order three new birth certificates this week as ours didn't have our parents full names on them! Another bloody expense £80 for fast track ones, should be here this week. son has to get new passport too ( wish our agent had advised this before we submitted as this may hold things up as could take weeks to come back. form 80's were completed with agent just in case and getting together evidence to prove sons dependency on us. hoping to be leaving Uk for Sydney sometime in June?? Anyone know if being with an agent makes for a quicker decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Submitted 189 on 26th Jan, Medicals booked for next Wednesday, my police check completed but waiting on my husbands and Son as they had to get new passport photos. Scanned loads of documents and evidence to our agent this week ready for her to upload, not sure if she has done some of this already? not been told if we have a case officer yet either? needed to order three new birth certificates this week as ours didn't have our parents full names on them! Another bloody expense £80 for fast track ones, should be here this week. son has to get new passport too ( wish our agent had advised this before we submitted as this may hold things up as could take weeks to come back. form 80's were completed with agent just in case and getting together evidence to prove sons dependency on us. hoping to be leaving Uk for Sydney sometime in June?? Anyone know if being with an agent makes for a quicker decision? Make sure you hang on to the original birth certs - Australia loves ID, I have lost count of the number of times I have needed my birth certificate to get stuff organised, not just citizenship, but for jobs, licences etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunettegal84 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Submitted 189 on 26th Jan, Medicals booked for next Wednesday, my police check completed but waiting on my husbands and Son as they had to get new passport photos. Scanned loads of documents and evidence to our agent this week ready for her to upload, not sure if she has done some of this already? not been told if we have a case officer yet either? needed to order three new birth certificates this week as ours didn't have our parents full names on them! Another bloody expense £80 for fast track ones, should be here this week. son has to get new passport too ( wish our agent had advised this before we submitted as this may hold things up as could take weeks to come back. form 80's were completed with agent just in case and getting together evidence to prove sons dependency on us. hoping to be leaving Uk for Sydney sometime in June?? Anyone know if being with an agent makes for a quicker decision? It doesn't make any difference with either agency or independently. It's a awaiting game. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mims Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Visa grant received this morning!!!! 6 weeks to the day after applying!!!! So excited but I don't know what to do with myself, we are supposed to be getting ready for work, no ones answering the phone either!!! Can't believe I did it and on my own too. good luck to everyone still waiting and thanks to everyone that's helped us along the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa13 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Mims That is fantastic news When and where are you going? Thank you for keeping the thread updated, we can now all estimate barring any problems how long it will take to grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mims Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hi Theresa, we we are looking to go ASAP but realistically 1st may ish I think and we are off to Perth but again that doesn't have to be set in stone,we've travelled all states so we will go where work takes us and where feels right =D. youre not too far behind with your dates so fingers crossed you have your visa very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunettegal84 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Visa grant received this morning!!!! 6 weeks to the day after applying!!!! So excited but I don't know what to do with myself, we are supposed to be getting ready for work, no ones answering the phone either!!! Can't believe I did it and on my own too. good luck to everyone still waiting and thanks to everyone that's helped us along the way! Congratulations! Did DIBP request for form 80? I have nearly completed it but no request for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahfuzul80 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Dear All, If I start application and save as it goes, can I still then apply for upfront medical (my health declaration) using ImmiAccount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gab Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Could I ask how you go about doing the Police Checks and what Medicals do you have to do? Are there guidelines or preferences. What are the costs involved? (we are based in the UK and are looking to emigrate on a 189 through my husbands Glazier 333111 (we still have to get it assessed by the TRA). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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