jess6 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 45 minutes ago, badaich87 said: Yup I have almost stopped thinking about it now as it just helps a little but as soon as someday it. Once comes to my mind that whole day is wrecked as I cannot think about anything else but the reasons possible for not picking my file and just get stressed that if I'm ever gonna get it or not .... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah - I get that feeling. You are a transition applicant, has your company or MA reached out? This timeline is just really not reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess6 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 54 minutes ago, tinkerjourn said: We have different occupation but mine is lodged 3 months earlier and my nomination approved in May so I don't think the occupation is an issue. Extra docs requested for my visa (transcripts, statutory declaration) submitted within May. As we have same MA, same countries, same employer, we submitted almost same documents but luckily my colleague got straight approval w/o any required docs. I think the CO really matters with time frame, depends on their assessment standards and how fast they pick up pending applications. My analysis goes like this, if application has further docs needed they leave it after advising the MA/applicant. Then continue processing new applicant files. They don't go back to the pending file if they are currently assessing new files even if extra docs are all supplied on pending application. Which like my case, my CO must have been occupied with other applicants now and can't manage to pick up my files. Oh I'm going nuts (: . That's fair. Regarding the CO, when I called immi, I got told that the files are being looked at by a team and then the final decision is given to the CO. After one year on that forum I would say: They have KPIs in terms of percentage of applications to approve per month, once they achieve it, they go to the next month. I would say that the occupation definitely plays a role, and I feel they prioritise the ones in demand in Australia as they have to balance the economy. Salary seems to be a factor too. DE applications take more time as the Skills (i.e. skills assessment) need to be checked but they will prioritise them if the occupation is in demand in Australia. Now in terms of checking the document etc., yeah it feels like it mostly depend on the CO. It looks like some go faster than others. Which explains the important of the luck factor in that process. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaich87 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Yeah - I get that feeling. You are a transition applicant, has your company or MA reached out? This timeline is just really not reasonable. I've myself called a few times but get the same irritating reply that "my application has not been opened yet but it might happen soon" and about my MA he emailed twice which didn't bring much other than auto reply. Really don't know what to do ....Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerjourn Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 26 minutes ago, jess6 said: That's fair. Regarding the CO, when I called immi, I got told that the files are being looked at by a team and then the final decision is given to the CO. After one year on that forum I would say: They have KPIs in terms of percentage of applications to approve per month, once they achieve it, they go to the next month. I would say that the occupation definitely plays a role, and I feel they prioritise the ones in demand in Australia as they have to balance the economy. Salary seems to be a factor too. DE applications take more time as the Skills (i.e. skills assessment) need to be checked but they will prioritise them if the occupation is in demand in Australia. Now in terms of checking the document etc., yeah it feels like it mostly depend on the CO. It looks like some go faster than others. Which explains the important of the luck factor in that process. What should I say but still wish us good luck no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess6 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 37 minutes ago, badaich87 said: I've myself called a few times but get the same irritating reply that "my application has not been opened yet but it might happen soon" and about my MA he emailed twice which didn't bring much other than auto reply. Really don't know what to do .... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I had the same experience. I suppose that even your company nomination has not been opened either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess6 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 1 hour ago, badaich87 said: I've myself called a few times but get the same irritating reply that "my application has not been opened yet but it might happen soon" and about my MA he emailed twice which didn't bring much other than auto reply. Really don't know what to do .... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quick question: have you reached out to your local MP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 A MA friend of mine reckons that they open first applications with high IELTS marks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess6 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Dom said: A MA friend of mine reckons that they open first applications with high IELTS marks... I have heard that before. I have also heard that the company and the source (i.e. MA) are important too. That would also mean that they'd prioritise native english speakers and Direct Entry streams. The DE applicants have to get a minimum of 6 for IELTS while transition visa applicants have to get a minimum of 5. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMP-ens186 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 10 hours ago, jess6 said: I have heard that before. I have also heard that the company and the source (i.e. MA) are important too. That would also mean that they'd prioritise native english speakers and Direct Entry streams. The DE applicants have to get a minimum of 6 for IELTS while transition visa applicants have to get a minimum of 5. Hi Jess, I am onshore DE Applicant from UK (LR). I am also a high tax payer in Australia and i am now into my 9th Month since my application was lodged. I am skill exempt and English language exempt, i also have Fragoman as my MA. . I would conclude that occupation is the over riding factor in terms of priority. Marketing Specialist / Manager is simply not a occupation that IMMI needs to prioritise and i have come to terms that my application will take at least a minimum of 12 months if not longer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkypiglet Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Sorry not been on for a while, have an update tho, Work norm submitted - Dec 2016 Our Paper work submitted - Jan 2017 C/O allocated 1st June 2017 request for more work info - done request for medicals and police checks - done and submitted waiting to hear..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjay Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I am also waiting from Dec 2016 both nomination and visa put in in 16th DecStill on received ☹️Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamon Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hi we are waiting since 9/6/16 anybody else waiting this long? Onshore LR Marketing specialist Decision ready Used MA Status received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess6 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Eamon said: Hi we are waiting since 9/6/16 anybody else waiting this long? Onshore LR Marketing specialist Decision ready Used MA Status received Yep Decision ready - submitted June 20th, 2016 Onshore DE 186 Marketing Specialist - LR - One person on the application (me :p) Used MA - same as employer - I am working in the position since May 2015 - more than 2 years Now on Bridging Visa since Mid January 2017 IELTS overal Band Score 8 - someone mentioned it was important to have a high score 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess6 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 On 27/06/2017 at 07:53, AMP-ens186 said: Hi Jess, I am onshore DE Applicant from UK (LR). I am also a high tax payer in Australia and i am now into my 9th Month since my application was lodged. I am skill exempt and English language exempt, i also have Fragoman as my MA. . I would conclude that occupation is the over riding factor in terms of priority. Marketing Specialist / Manager is simply not a occupation that IMMI needs to prioritise and i have come to terms that my application will take at least a minimum of 12 months if not longer. Thanks for your answer. I came to this conclusion as well regarding the occupation. However if you look at the spreadsheet, you will see that Marketing specialists on Transition Visa who applied in November 2016 got their applications approved in less than 6 months. So it seems to solely apply to Direct Entry applicants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfreitas Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Nothing make sense . Application submit at 9th November , still waiting. A friend applied 1 month after me , same skills(carpenter), same company and he got his papers last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomsm Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I've got contacted from my MA today asking for my original untranslated police clearances. Visa/Nomination applied on 20/01/17, CO allocated, nomination approved and asked for documents on 28/6/17. Interesting that on my Immi account I still see my application as Received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapy Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Hi Everyone. Today Immigration officers visited my site, i was not there. does anyone know what will happen next?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siddu Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 17 minutes ago, Hapy said: Hi Everyone. Today Immigration officers visited my site, i was not there. does anyone know what will happen next?? Thanks What's your occupation and location mate ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreZ Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Same thing happen to me . Did they leave the card at ur workplace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praveen Reddy Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Same thing happen to me . Did they leave the card at ur workplace Haven't you got your PR yet?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaich87 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Hi Everyone. Today Immigration officers visited my site, i was not there. does anyone know what will happen next?? ThanksAre u direct entry or transition mate ...?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaich87 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Quick question: have you reached out to your local MP?No I haven't yet...u reckon it might help...?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreZ Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 9 minutes ago, Praveen Reddy said: Haven't you got your PR yet? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerjourn Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 5 hours ago, tonyfreitas said: Nothing make sense . Application submit at 9th November , still waiting. A friend applied 1 month after me , same skills(carpenter), same company and he got his papers last week. I feel you mate. I lodged in November as well and my colleague who applied 3 months after me was approved this month. Same company, MA & countries but different occupation. Do you have CO already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shab Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Hi I have applied nomination and visa as a retail manager, Direct entry in December2016. Is it compulsory to start work before granting the 187 visa.can any one inform me, now my migration lawyer advised me to start work with my employer to get better chance of approval.Any one have idea about this please explain me.thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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