AusImm Query Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Afternoon, my EOI was submitted this week - UK accountant 70 points. I am trying to get an idea of timings, first get the offer to apply for a visa and then the visa application process. I have heard everything from 1 hour to 18 months!! I have no idea what a realistic time frame is. Any honest answers very welcome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrets Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Dependant on backlog of 70+ pointers expect that you will get an invite in the next 4-8 weeks or so, there are some who track this more closely that can advise. 18 months would not be the case Best of luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusImm Query Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 That is better than 18 months thank you. Could the example of the person quoted above above move to Australia in mid February? Or was it another 4 months to get the visa processed? Thank you for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrets Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 You could use my timeline as an example, the longest thing for me was the preparation of all the documentation; took me three months, but was fairly comprehensive and think that helped support the direct grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusImm Query Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Thank you for the replies. I am still unclear on the timings meaning. Does 'Direct Grant' mean you can move over as soon as it is received? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Direct grant is just an informal term for when people get a visa approval without any contact from their CO (because they'd provided everything needed when they applied). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusImm Query Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 Does a direct grant mean you can move over there and start working? Wow yours was so fast. Gives me hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Does a direct grant mean you can move over there and start working? Wow yours was so fast. Gives me hope. Any grant, direct or otherwise, means you can move to Australia and start working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razjoee Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Afternoon, my EOI was submitted this week - UK accountant 70 points. I am trying to get an idea of timings, first get the offer to apply for a visa and then the visa application process. I have heard everything from 1 hour to 18 months!! I have no idea what a realistic time frame is. Any honest answers very welcome!!!! Id put you on 20 July 2016. Whats your actual date of effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A count ant Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hi Buddy, What are your qualifications where did you get you assessments done from? Thank you for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusImm Query Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Id put you on 20 July 2016. Whats your actual date of effect Thank you for the response. I'm not sure what the 'date of effect' refers to. It was uploaded late last week if that helps. My immigration agent said it will take 4 months to receive an offer to apply. The timelines seem to vary greatly. Then the 2nd stage with the case officer/actual visa processing takes another 4 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrets Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thank you for the response. I'm not sure what the 'date of effect' refers to. It was uploaded late last week if that helps. My immigration agent said it will take 4 months to receive an offer to apply. The timelines seem to vary greatly. Then the 2nd stage with the case officer/actual visa processing takes another 4 months. Given the backlog 2-4 months might not be too far from the likely invitation date. Suggest you use that time to prep all your documentation for front loading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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