ajk Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Benoit said: It seems that we are in a similar case and we also we have a similar timeline, I'm happy that I'm not only in that case for the updated dates, I hope we will have the good news this week! Hopefully this week , otherwise we have to wait until next year(Jan 2019). Edited December 16, 2018 by ajk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galisuman Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 On 15/12/2018 at 13:11, Nemesis said: They are actually closed from Fri December 21st until Wednesday January 2nd. Individual staff may be on leave for longer but the Department will only be closed over the immediate Christmas/New Year period - as is normal for Australian Government Departments. Sorry guys for the late reply... I can't disclose the source but close associate informed me that government offices will be going in holiday mode from this week Wednesday so there will be on skeleton crew for emergency cases leading to Christmas and new year and will be back 2nd week of January full staff. I can also say there will be some changes coming in February 2019 from immigration department some form of news or update on the huge pending cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benoit Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, galisuman said: Sorry guys for the late reply... I can't disclose the source but close associate informed me that government offices will be going in holiday mode from this week Wednesday so there will be on skeleton crew for emergency cases leading to Christmas and new year and will be back 2nd week of January full staff. I can also say there will be some changes coming in February 2019 from immigration department some form of news or update on the huge pending cases. I guess they will increase the processing time again from 12-18 to 18-24 maybe? I'm so tired of this situation... and I know everyone is feeling the same in this forum 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAJ.N Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, galisuman said: Sorry guys for the late reply... I can't disclose the source but close associate informed me that government offices will be going in holiday mode from this week Wednesday so there will be on skeleton crew for emergency cases leading to Christmas and new year and will be back 2nd week of January full staff. I can also say there will be some changes coming in February 2019 from immigration department some form of news or update on the huge pending cases. Hi Glasuman, Can you say that it's a good news or bad in Feb???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny1985 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Let’s hope the news for feb is good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, galisuman said: Sorry guys for the late reply... I can't disclose the source but close associate informed me that government offices will be going in holiday mode from this week Wednesday so there will be on skeleton crew for emergency cases leading to Christmas and new year and will be back 2nd week of January full staff. I can also say there will be some changes coming in February 2019 from immigration department some form of news or update on the huge pending cases. Quite happy to disclose my source, couple of friends employed by the department. As usual they will only be on leave from Friday (21st) until January 2nd. Standard government holidays, its not a secret so I can't see why you are scared to reveal your source!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samlab Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Last updated means just that ..It can be an update from you, your MA or a Case Officer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galisuman Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Jenny1985 said: Let’s hope the news for feb is good!!! Hi Jenny I wish and pray its good news as I think and from what I am hearing the huge backlog is cleared since 457 Visa has been removed last year so I hope the processing times will be reduced and files will be streamlined so we can hear decisions getting made quicker... fingers crossed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galisuman Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Nemesis said: Quite happy to disclose my source, couple of friends employed by the department. As usual they will only be on leave from Friday (21st) until January 2nd. Standard government holidays, its not a secret so I can't see why you are scared to reveal your source!! Hi Nemesis not a state secret yes my source is employed by department and in border security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites.uk Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, galisuman said: Hi Jenny I wish and pray its good news as I think and from what I am hearing the huge backlog is cleared since 457 Visa has been removed last year so I hope the processing times will be reduced and files will be streamlined so we can hear decisions getting made quicker... fingers crossed Will the CO's working on the 457's be re-allocated to 186 / PR VISA's? We had a 457 completed in our company, and he applied like 2-3 days before the deadline, so I think all applications should almost be finalized, other than the backlog of appeals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzii1982 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 (edited) After 10 months of waiting my PR was approved on the 14th of December... I has a few requests for security checks and further information as I've lived in Spain and worked cross border in Gibraltar for 12 months, 3 years in Egypt and the UK. This place has helped a lot through the process and I wish everyone waiting good luck! Edited December 17, 2018 by Azzii1982 4 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Hello All, After months of waiting, and being a silent but keen follower of this forum; I am happy to report that my PR has been granted today. There is light at the end of the tunnel, despite moments of dark despair, and blinding hope. This community of posters helps a lot in dealing with this life-changing process. Thank you all! :) Occupation: Production Manager - Manufacturing State: NSW Birth Country: India Stream: Temporary Resident Visa - ENS 186 Transition Number of applicants: 1 Visa lodged on the 20th Feb 2018 -- Visa Approved on the 17th Dec 2018 2 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellabonkers Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Congratulations to both @pegasus and @Azzii1982 on your PR! My friend got his PR on Saturday too Transition lodged March 2018- straight approval no further documents requested. Literally dancing around so happy for him.... MEANWHILE..... i submitted all documents on Friday which were further requested from us and i am now just waiting patiently until i get the tick of approval- it was actually better (easier) when my case just said " Received" - because i wasn't expecting anything, i was able to just get on with my life... but since our nomination approval and even more now since Friday submitting further documents i'm so jumpy every time i get an email, and my heart pounds and i think IS THIS IT? IS THIS IT?.... and when its not (which is obviously every email at the moment) i get a bit sad again. Emotions are so up and down its hard to relax! BUT I'm still hopeful our wonderful amazing Case Officer will re visit our case before xmas- i sent a Merry Christmas email this morning- that should help? I MUST REMAIN POSITIVE AND SPRINKLE MY HAPPINESS LAW OF ATTRACTION DUST....(which is how i won monopoly last night so i'm certain it works) and making little mantra's and songs up to hum throughout the day are contributing i'm sure ....however the wait is still soooo difficult... especially when you see people who have JUST applied this year getting theirs... i think PLEASE JUST SPEND 10 MINUTES ON MINE AGAIN PLLLLEEEEEAAAASE! Any way- i'm just letting off some steam! I'm 20 month and 10 days.... but hey who's counting? Happy Monday!!!! 4 2 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajk Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Bellabonkers said: March 2018- straight approval Do you know exactly on which date they applied? Edited December 17, 2018 by ajk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellabonkers Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, ajk said: Do you know exactly on which date they applied? 1st March, Lives in Sydney and is a " Conference Orgainiser" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDB07 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, Bellabonkers said: Congratulations to both @pegasus and @Azzii1982 on your PR! My friend got his PR on Saturday too Transition lodged March 2018- straight approval no further documents requested. Literally dancing around so happy for him.... MEANWHILE..... i submitted all documents on Friday which were further requested from us and i am now just waiting patiently until i get the tick of approval- it was actually better (easier) when my case just said " Received" - because i wasn't expecting anything, i was able to just get on with my life... but since our nomination approval and even more now since Friday submitting further documents i'm so jumpy every time i get an email, and my heart pounds and i think IS THIS IT? IS THIS IT?.... and when its not (which is obviously every email at the moment) i get a bit sad again. Emotions are so up and down its hard to relax! BUT I'm still hopeful our wonderful amazing Case Officer will re visit our case before xmas- i sent a Merry Christmas email this morning- that should help? I MUST REMAIN POSITIVE AND SPRINKLE MY HAPPINESS LAW OF ATTRACTION DUST....(which is how i won monopoly last night so i'm certain it works) and making little mantra's and songs up to hum throughout the day are contributing i'm sure ....however the wait is still soooo difficult... especially when you see people who have JUST applied this year getting theirs... i think PLEASE JUST SPEND 10 MINUTES ON MINE AGAIN PLLLLEEEEEAAAASE! Any way- i'm just letting off some steam! I'm 20 month and 10 days.... but hey who's counting? Happy Monday!!!! I would so LOVE to see your PR come through, but in the same time it would be sad for us still hanging around, as we wont be seeing any of your positive and happiness sprinkling post anymore! I'm sure the X-mas email was all she needed.. It will come through very soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDB07 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Bellabonkers said: 1st March, Lives in Sydney and is a " Conference Orgainiser" Happy to see March Applications coming through 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hex Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 4 hours ago, galisuman said: I can also say there will be some changes coming in February 2019 from immigration department some form of news or update on the huge pending cases @galisuman care to elaborate on this for us all please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajk Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, EDB07 said: Happy to see March Applications coming through When was your application lodged can you please let me know the date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellabonkers Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, EDB07 said: I would so LOVE to see your PR come through, but in the same time it would be sad for us still hanging around, as we wont be seeing any of your positive and happiness sprinkling post anymore! I'm sure the X-mas email was all she needed.. It will come through very soon i hoooope soooooo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDB07 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 minute ago, ajk said: When was your application lodged can you please let me know the date? Our Nomination was approved 28 Feb 2018 and we submitted Visa Application 9 March 2018.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellabonkers Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 minute ago, ajk said: When was your application lodged can you please let me know the date? It's in everyone's signatures..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajk Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Bellabonkers said: It's in everyone's signatures..... Mentioned as March 2018 that the reason why i asked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajk Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, EDB07 said: Our Nomination was approved 28 Feb 2018 and we submitted Visa Application 9 March 2018.. We both are pretty much in same timeline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDB07 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, ajk said: We both are pretty much in same timeline. Yes, hopefully we'll hear something soon. Don't think it will be till next year. Edited December 17, 2018 by EDB07 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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