Skillselect ENS 186 Timeline

[Praveen Reddy]

3 hours ago, Bevan said:

Hi all, just to let you know my VISA was granted this morning, biggest weight lifted. Now to wait 4 years for this bloody citizenship

Congratulations mate.

[Alice 1]

Same here co requested my kids medical in December 2016
Submitted 4th Jan
Still nothing
It's been more than 11 months
My 457 visa finishing soon
If I call my MA he always say for wait
When I applied he said 6 months for processing
But god knows what's going on?‍♂️?‍♂️


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[Ozbozz]

13 minutes ago, Izzielizzie said:

Hi @Ozbozz, I heard from IMMI that the CO who processed your nomination doesn't necessarily have to be the same one to finalise your visa application as they work in teams now. Technically, when they request for a follow up requirement, they give applicants 28 days to submit, after which, they theoretically, should pick up the case and assess. Supposedly anyway but I'm not sure myself.

You're not alone in getting the cold shoulder via email! We were asked for one form for my spouse (though info was already submitted in another form!) and we uploaded it the same day. We emailed and pressed the button confirming the same on the visa portal. Also rang them but we were told to wait after the 28 days since file automatically goes back to the queue! 

If you look at the spreadsheet (see link below) and also through this thread, some get lucky and their visas are granted swiftly after providing documents though. Others wait longer. We're over a year since lodgement now so haven't really been lucky but praying we get it soon. It's really ridiculous and painful.

Ahhhh interesting @Izzielizzie - I pray it comes through for you and your family soon. It's the only thing we can do at the moment! Btw - when I called them, they just gave me a generic answer (that the timelines have been extended due to back log). Feel that I should just play "ignorance is bliss" and just assume it'll come through one day. Though, at this rate...our baby will be an Aussie before we do haha.

Have a great week - will update you all if I hear anything!

Oz

[Izzielizzie]

15 minutes ago, Alice 1 said:

Same here co requested my kids medical in December 2016
Submitted 4th Jan
Still nothing
It's been more than 11 months
My 457 visa finishing soon
If I call my MA he always say for wait
When I applied he said 6 months for processing
But god knows what's going on?‍♂️?‍♂️


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Hi @Alice 1, that's an awfully long wait! Did you lodge your nomination and visa around the same time? I hear ya - my employer's MA told us 4-6 months, ha!

Thanks @Ozbozz - hope we both get it soon already but yes, not wishing for it is probably the best recourse for now. Still doing my countdown to 28 days though.  By the way, can I add your details to the spreadsheet? Think it helps everyone being able to see how others fare.

[Ozbozz]

2 minutes ago, Izzielizzie said:

Hi @Alice 1, that's an awfully long wait! Did you lodge your nomination and visa around the same time? I hear ya - my employer's MA told us 4-6 months, ha!

Thanks @Ozbozz - hope we both get it soon already but yes, not wishing for it is probably the best recourse for now. Still doing my countdown to 28 days though.  By the way, can I add your details to the spreadsheet? Think it helps everyone being able to see how others fare.

Sure - @Izzielizzie we're all in this together! Hang in there @Alice 1 and everyone else!!

[Alice 1]

Hi [mention=262714]Alice 1[/mention], that's an awfully long wait! Did you lodge your nomination and visa around the same time? I hear ya - my employer's MA told us 4-6 months, ha!
Thanks [mention=263631]Ozbozz[/mention] - hope we both get it soon already but yes, not wishing for it is probably the best recourse for now. Still doing my countdown to 28 days though. [emoji4] By the way, can I add your details to the spreadsheet? Think it helps everyone being able to see how others fare.

Yes plz u can add
Let see when we will have lucky email


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[Izzielizzie]

39 minutes ago, Alice 1 said:

Yes plz u can add
Let see when we will have lucky email


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Hi @Alice 1 and @Ozbozz, can you provide the below? I'll add in your details:

• Is your country LR or HR (high risk)?
• No of people on your application
• Stream: Transition/Direct/Agreement?
• Nomination application date? visa application date?
• Dates granted? Document/s requested?
• Processing team (state)?
• Occupation

Ozbozz, already added you on the 'Jul 2016' tab - just need to add in your occupation, HR/LR and number of people, thanks!  

Edited April 26, 2017 by Izzielizzie

[Ozbozz]

40 minutes ago, Izzielizzie said:

Hi @Alice 1 and @Ozbozz, can you provide the below? I'll add in your details:

• Is your country LR or HR (high risk)?
• No of people on your application
• Stream: Transition/Direct/Agreement?
• Nomination application date? visa application date?
• Dates granted? Document/s requested?
• Processing team (state)?
• Occupation

Ozbozz, already added you on the 'Jul 2016' tab - just need to add in your occupation, HR/LR and number of people, thanks!  

Sure @Izzielizzie see below:

• Country: LR (United Kingdom)
• No. people on application: 2
• Stream: Transition
• Nomination application date: 29th June 2016
• Visa application date: 3rd July 2016
• Dates granted: Nomination - 14th Feb 2017, Visa: Not yet.
• Status: Application being processed
• Documents requested: Wife's UK Police Check Certificate
• Processing team: NSW-PSE
• Occupation: Web Designer

Hope that helps!

[Ozdream1]

I just found this information in this forum... not sure about the source..

 

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Ceiling reached for Pro Rata occupations for this programme year

 

https://www.pomsinoz.com/index.php?/topic/194046-Ceiling-reached-for-Pro-Rata-occupations-for-this-programme-year

 

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[Anthonyqueen]

Sorry guys, this is what I just read, is disgusting! 

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/04/26/its-someone-asked-you-leave-your-child-victims-australias-immigration-changes

[MaggieMay24]

11 hours ago, Ozdream1 said:

I just found this information in this forum... not sure about the source..

Ceiling reached for Pro Rata occupations for this programme year

https://www.pomsinoz.com/index.php?/topic/194046-Ceiling-reached-for-Pro-Rata-occupations-for-this-programme-year

 

Pro rata occupations have nothing to do with employer-sponsored visas so this isn't something that will impact 186 applicants.

[badaich87]

Ok so Today marks a complete one year for my application and still no news , god knows what they have done with my application and the thought that will they they ever look into my application? Gives me so much stress every single second....


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[Dale_g]

I m same as you mate it's been 1 year 3 months still no news. I don't understand what's going on? It's very hard time i can understand your situation 

[Zee14042016]

1 minute ago, Dale_g said:

I m same as you mate it's been 1 year 3 months still no news. I don't understand what's going on? It's very hard time i can understand your situation 

Me too. Waiting from over 1 year 

[badaich87]

I m same as you mate it's been 1 year 3 months still no news. I don't understand what's going on? It's very hard time i can understand your situation 

Omg , it's is RIDICULOUS.... what's your timeline mate and did u call immi about your file...?


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[Dale_g]

I have applied on 11 January 2016. I m calling immigration from December but everytime i m getting same answer that " the procedure is slow but hopefully you will get it very soon " . But hope is not came yet.. it's really frustrating. 

[badaich87]

I have applied on 11 January 2016. I m calling immigration from December but everytime i m getting same answer that " the procedure is slow but hopefully you will get it very soon " . But hope is not came yet.. it's really frustrating. 

I know that's their reply each one of us which is so unfair as it doesn't give us any hope to how long we need to still wait ....


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[wendyjoe1026]

Any DE approval since the 4/19 changes ?

[Praveen Reddy]

Any DE approval since the 4/19 changes ?

I haven't seen any new DE file opened since last 2 weeks mate.


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[Elliotkan]

10 minutes ago, Praveen Reddy said:

I haven't seen any new DE file opened since last 2 weeks mate.


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I think MD got PR granted on 22/4/17 (August sheet. DE application) And SABAKI got nomination approved on 21/4/17 (June sheet. DE application)

Let's try to stay positive.

[Raj786]

Hi i m waiting applied 23july 2016 transition stream as a cook no news still waiting from 9 months no case officer assigned if someone knows about cook application plz let me know

Thanks

[jess6]

9 hours ago, Anthonyqueen said:

Sorry guys, this is what I just read, is disgusting! 

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/04/26/its-someone-asked-you-leave-your-child-victims-australias-immigration-changes

I am on a Bridging Visa A waiting for my 186 visa with Marketing Specialist occupation. 

During my 5 years here, I have helped small Australian Businesses to grow and create jobs through my marketing skills which are not transferrable. I also paid taxes of course.

I think there is a big lack of understanding when it comes to that specific occupation. This is a broad occupation that requires more than a degree, it's about experience, innovation, relationship and industry knowledge.

[jess6]

8 hours ago, MaggieMay24 said:

Pro rata occupations have nothing to do with employer-sponsored visas so this isn't something that will impact 186 applicants.

Hi Maggie, I am sorry to jump in - maybe not officially but unofficially this is difficult to believe.

I have been around on that forum for close to a year and while I long believed that the rules were clear and fair, I have learnt through experience and observation that this does not seem to be the case.

[RT2016]

Hi everyone,

I'm happy to share the good news that my visa was granted today.  Thank you to everyone in this forum for providing friendship and moral support.

Kind regards,

RT

[Praveen Reddy]

Hi everyone,
I'm happy to share the good news that my visa was granted today.  Thank you to everyone in this forum for providing friendship and moral support.
Kind regards,
RT

Congratulations mate.


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