lisab Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I thought I'd start a new thread for those who lodged 189 application in March. We have medicals booked for Saturday 16/4/16 and have just had AHPRA approved in principle. (I'm a mental health nurse). My timeline is in my signature, is anyone else waiting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suziedoll Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 We lodged 23 Feb. Still waiting. Hope you don't mind me jumping on this forum Agent has told me waiting times are currently 3 months from date of lodging visa. Seems like forever Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks22 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Hi, Im also a mental health nurse, lodged on 12th March and had case officer allocated. All requested stuff now submitted so here goes the waiting! Where ar you hoping to settle lisab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisab Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) Hi, Im also a mental health nurse, lodged on 12th March and had case officer allocated. All requested stuff now submitted so here goes the waiting! Where ar you hoping to settle lisab? I'm hoping to settle in Victoria, near to Melbourne. What about you Becks22? Also what is the difference between 1221 and form 80, me and partner had to do form 80. Edited April 14, 2016 by lisab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks22 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 We are off to Adelaide. There is no difference between the forms really! They held the same info to a degree! I just hope they are happy and grant it soon. We want to go beginning of July so could really do with being able to get on and book everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Avila Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I lodged in February but I think my personal data wouldn't hurt in this post.. Lodged 14/02/2016 DIBP request for additional information 8/03/2016 (Form 80, police checks, medicals) Additional information lodged 21/03/2016 Granted ??/??/2016 (waiting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisab Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 We had the medical today and all the additional information is uploaded so I guess it's back to the waiting game now .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chan8180 Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Hi im a paediatric nurse lodged 28 March - front loaded everything medicals, F80 and police checks. Ive yet to hear anything, I'm really hoping I've covered everything so get a direct grant? Ive already booked flights for the 30th August to Brisbane and accepted a offer on our house this week so the wait is going to be a killer, ill need nerves of steel!!! So far the whole process has been really quick, APHRA took about 8 weeks and ANMAC about 2 weeks so will be just my luck the visa will get delayed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa13 Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 We lodged in Jan under Environmental Health Officer and our visa was issued last week. I have attached our timeline below. I know it is not March but i thought it may help people. Good luck. Just to add our application was completely straightforward, no complicated issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Hi, I am also a mental health nurse, I lodged my application on 22nd Feb, medical and police checks up loaded 14th March. I was also told by my agent that the current waiting time is 3 months from date of visa lodge, over half way there in that case. The wait is killing me.Good look everyone, hope they all come soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chan8180 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 So excited to say i got my grant this morning. Cant remember exact time frames but here goes, I'm a paediatric nurse with 60 points: Qualified Sep 15 - Applied for APHRA approx October once pin came through - received December ANMAC 13 Jan - came back within 2 weeks (may have helped as i included my letter from APHRA with registration in principle) Lodged EOI Feb - Took 5 weeks and 2 rounds to be picked up Lodged 189 visa 28 March - already had done police checks and medicals beginning of March so front loaded everything, i did personal statements to help cover any queries on my husbands job as we works away for 9 months of the year, we also uploaded F80's. Ive already booked flights for the 30th August to Brisbane and am in talks with the children's hospital, they didn't seem bothered i'll only have 11 months experience and have requested references already. Super super excited!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks22 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Any March applicants had any news recently? Its like tumbleweed! I'm so desperately searching my emails daily, even when I know I won't hear anything, like Sunday mornings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I'm with you there @Becks22 it's driving my insane. Although I submitted my application on 22nd Feb I did my police checks and medicals early March so not sure if I'm Feb or March!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks22 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Where is your case officer basedout ofinterest? Mine is in Adelaide, which is where we intend to settled. I might get my friend there to pop by the offices with some bribes :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I've used an agent so hAve no idea about my case officer. I'm just hoping for an emIl any day. My agent did say they are currently taking around 12 weeks from lodgememt date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks22 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I have an agent too, although I got forwarded the email from the case officer, which is why I know where they are. This is my only regret of using an agent.....when I wake at 2am I can't check my emails just in case Oz has been in touch! Mind you it might be what is saving some of my sanity, although the wait has definitely taken some of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisab Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Still waiting .... medicals done ..... form 80s done ........ Our CO is also based at Adelaide ...... Checking emails at every opportunity ..... Going mad!!! ..... but it's only been 2 months!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Also waiting over here! CO assigned 4 April and requested docs uploaded by 22 April. I can't remember the exact date my boyfriend lodged his visa, but think it was early March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisab Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Visa granted!!!! Can't believe it was so quick, 2 months since lodging for myself, partner and son..... and with no agent! ..... not sure whether to laugh or cry at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisab Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) :laugh: Edited May 11, 2016 by lisab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks22 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Me too!! I have been obsessively checking emails hourly for three weeks. Today I was too busy so didn't find out until nearly lunch time!! July we get to start pur adventure! Amazing, so flipping excited! Congrats on your visa too Lisa! To all others waiting, it's actually been quite quick, although it feels like a lifetime. It has exactly been a month since everything was received by them so all good for those still waiting, could be you very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 That's excellent news gratualtions to you all, how exciting. Mine must not be far behind now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Congrats to you both! Hoping that we will hear back re my boyfriends soon as our timings are very similar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Dave Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Hello Friends , Here is my details ANZO code : 263312 ( Telecommunication Network Engineer ) Points 60 ( visa category 189 ) Skill Assessment submitted : 13/02/2016 Skill Assessment outcome : 01/03/2016 EOI submitted : 01/03/2016 EOI Invitation ( For visa 189 ) : 23/03/2016 Application for Visa 189 Submitted : 01/04/2016 Case officer asked for additional doc ( PCC , Medical and Form 80 ) : 21/04/2016 Additional Documents submitted : 27/04/2016 Anyone near to this time frame has got Grant ? any expected date to grant visa ? Edited May 13, 2016 by Jay Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Boyfriend got his grant yesterday, lodged 13 March and c/o assigned 4 April. A great feeling!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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