CDOG Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Hey all, haven't seen any recent updates here in a while. My timeline is below, wondering about further waiting times and thought I would see if any one else has been granted a 189 visa recently and when they applied. 1. I was invited and immediately applied (including medical, police checks, etc) 10 January 2016 for my permanent residency. 2. I was assigned a case officer 10 February 2016 and asked to complete a Form 80 (detailed travel, work, history form). 3. Form 80 was submitted on the 11 February 2016 and now I am just waiting to hear back if I have been granted a visa. Can anyone comment on the time between when they got a case officer, got asked for more information and got granted their visa for the subclass 189 visas? Thanks in advance! -C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyliedonut Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Can't comment from personal experience...yet....but I am lodging my 189 application today through my migration agent after receiving invite yesterday. They have told me the average is 3months at the moment, no matter how quickly you upload police checks/medicals...and it seems they are asking for Form 80 more often these days too. I've got mine filled out and ready to send ahead as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjayai Kapoor Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Hey all, haven't seen any recent updates here in a while. My timeline is below, wondering about further waiting times and thought I would see if any one else has been granted a 189 visa recently and when they applied. 1. I was invited and immediately applied (including medical, police checks, etc) 10 January 2016 for my permanent residency. 2. I was assigned a case officer 10 February 2016 and asked to complete a Form 80 (detailed travel, work, history form). 3. Form 80 was submitted on the 11 February 2016 and now I am just waiting to hear back if I have been granted a visa. Can anyone comment on the time between when they got a case officer, got asked for more information and got granted their visa for the subclass 189 visas? Thanks in advance! -C Hi, It can take anywhere between 1 month to 6 months for visa grant. I have the clients who received their PR grant within 1 month of lodging decision ready application. At the same time, there are cases where it took 6 months despite submitting everything at the time of visa lodgement. Regards, Sanjayai Kapoor My Immigration Help Registered Migration Agent, Australia (MARN: 1066506) Licensed Adviser NZ Immigration (License No: 201002178) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDOG Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Can't comment from personal experience...yet....but I am lodging my 189 application today through my migration agent after receiving invite yesterday. They have told me the average is 3months at the moment, no matter how quickly you upload police checks/medicals...and it seems they are asking for Form 80 more often these days too. I've got mine filled out and ready to send ahead as well. Thanks for the reply! I hope your is faster than mine! Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDOG Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Hi, It can take anywhere between 1 month to 6 months for visa grant. I have the clients who received their PR grant within 1 month of lodging decision ready application. At the same time, there are cases where it took 6 months despite submitting everything at the time of visa lodgement. Regards, Sanjayai Kapoor My Immigration Help Registered Migration Agent, Australia (MARN: 1066506) Licensed Adviser NZ Immigration (License No: 201002178) Thanks for the reply - I have heard those statistics but its just so frustrating hearing nothing from Immi! Trying to make life plans is impossible when you life is on hold pending visa status. Appreciate the anticipated timelines though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Priscilla101 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 There is a 189 Jan visa form on here. Some have been issued visas in 6 weeks. Others of us are still waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDOG Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Thanks Priscilla101, what is the title of the thread for the 189 Jan visa forum? Good to know it is possible.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hussainrizvi Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Can't comment from personal experience...yet....but I am lodging my 189 application today through my migration agent after receiving invite yesterday. They have told me the average is 3months at the moment, no matter how quickly you upload police checks/medicals...and it seems they are asking for Form 80 more often these days too. I've got mine filled out and ready to send ahead as well. It is generally stated that grant time is 3 months from date of application. But as per my observation, timeline for visa grant varies a lot, mainly depending on individuals applying from Low RISK (LR) or HIGH RISK (HR) countries. For LR applicants, direct visa grants is common if all forms and PCC / Medicals are front uploaded along with Visa application. otherwise grant is issued in 2 to 3 months time approx. On the other hand, applicants from HR countries have to wait for 6 to 10 months depending on the speed of internal and external checks done by the CO. Also it should be kept in mind, that the cases are not dealt by one CO only. The applications are processed through various COs at different times, probably it is done to have a series of checks and opinions so that minute details are not overlooked. All above stated is my personal opinion and is open for comments by forum members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDOG Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Thanks for the reply! Do you kno w - is Canada is LR or HR? It is generally stated that grant time is 3 months from date of application. But as per my observation, timeline for visa grant varies a lot, mainly depending on individuals applying from Low RISK (LR) or HIGH RISK (HR) countries. For LR applicants, direct visa grants is common if all forms and PCC / Medicals are front uploaded along with Visa application. otherwise grant is issued in 2 to 3 months time approx. On the other hand, applicants from HR countries have to wait for 6 to 10 months depending on the speed of internal and external checks done by the CO. Also it should be kept in mind, that the cases are not dealt by one CO only. The applications are processed through various COs at different times, probably it is done to have a series of checks and opinions so that minute details are not overlooked. All above stated is my personal opinion and is open for comments by forum members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyliedonut Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Low risk @CDOG. I know that I am applying from a low risk country...the UK, but I have visited some high risk countries so not sure if that will make a difference, or take up time, checking out the dates I've given are correct etc. You'd think they would be able to access passport tracking or something to ensure you weren't in these countries for "too long." Who knows, it's a guessing game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDOG Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Good to know - thanks Kyliedonut! Here is hoping that both of ours are sorted soon! It is pretty frustrating having to recall all dates of travel for Form 80. I wish I could have gotten a passport tracking report whatever give immigration enough information to make them happy! Low risk @CDOG. I know that I am applying from a low risk country...the UK, but I have visited some high risk countries so not sure if that will make a difference, or take up time, checking out the dates I've given are correct etc. You'd think they would be able to access passport tracking or something to ensure you weren't in these countries for "too long." Who knows, it's a guessing game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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