Paul7 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 17/08/2017 at 15:29, Yikes2017 said: Wow @Paul7. The feeling of relief must be incredible! No more waiting for you... that's it now! I'm so looking forward to that day! Good news for those heading to SA as the Adelaide office are obviously in gear now. I'm heading to Victoria so goodness knows which 'office' deals with me! Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul7 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 17/08/2017 at 16:13, Pete_Solihull said: Excellent news - but also soo unfair! I have submitted a 190 visa for the same occuptation, but I submitted mine on the 2nd March! I had C/O contact 3 weeks later and submitted Police and Med checks on the 30th March and still waiting! I wish there was some logic that could be applied to understand when I can expect my visa to be approved. Please don't get me wrong, very happy that visas are being issued and other people are being successful - I guess I can just hope that my approval isn't too far behind your grant. Thank you Pete. Please be patient. Everything works out for good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul7 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 18/08/2017 at 02:53, Beaty said: Good for you - party time! B Thank you Beaty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul7 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 18/08/2017 at 02:54, Liz Nguyen said: Great news, Paul7. As we are all so fed up with all this wait, perhaps it is good to have something more relaxing. I have been living in Melbourne for nearly 7 years so if anyone goes to Melbourne and would like to chat about school, accommodation, etc. I am happy to help. Thank you so much Liz! I have to reside in SA for 2 years as a commitment. But please let me know if you know anyone from SA so that I can find help in getting some shared accommodation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul7 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 18/08/2017 at 11:49, ida053 said: Congrats! Thank you ida053! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul7 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 18/08/2017 at 16:52, Nelly said: Congratulations Paul !! I can just imagine the relief and joy you must be feeling... wish you all the best with next steps and the move to Aus! Hope you continue to post in this forum from the other side. Thanks a ton Nelly, the forum admin!!! This forum helped me a lot and its always good when people on the same boat reassure each other!!! Hope you all get ur visas granted from tomorrow onwards!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 @Paul7 Paul, I was wondering what is the date / time duration given to you in the visa grant to make the first entry into Aus ? Is it 12 months from your medical / PCC date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul7 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I got my PCC in March 2017 and Meds in May 2017. My initial entry date is in November 2017 as mentioned in the grant. Dunno how they calculate this time period but it is a lot quicker than what I estimated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Paul7 said: I got my PCC in March 2017 and Meds in May 2017. My initial entry date is in November 2017 as mentioned in the grant. Dunno how they calculate this time period but it is a lot quicker than what I estimated. Thanks for sharing the details. It seems the time duration given for first entry is not much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger88 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Wow, long thread, but incredibly informative nonetheless! Thanks! I just thought I would add my data to the mix, although don't hate me as it was (it seems) quick!!! Visa Lodged 16/5/17 CO appointed 22/5/17 PCC submitted 23/5/17 PCC returned 7/6/17 Medicals 10/6/17 Visa Granted 3/7/17 Now in the process of selling the house and 3 month notice period at work! Paul7, I am moving to Adelaide too, but not until the end of the year, it would be good to share info/stories??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ida053 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 DIBP seems to be granting 189 more now. There's one grant reported today. Email received at 4.30pm oz time. Guy lodged on 24 Mar 2017 and responded to CO contact on 19 May. I think I'm going to put this thing aside and move on with life as though there's nothing happening. These things usually appear when u least expect it. (pacifying myself) [emoji28]Sent from my SM-T719Y using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simons Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 1 minute ago, ida053 said: DIBP seems to be granting 189 more now. There's one grant reported today. Email received at 4.30pm oz time. Guy lodged on 24 Mar 2017 and responded to CO contact on 19 May. I think I'm going to put this thing aside and move on with life as though there's nothing happening. These things usually appear when u least expect it. (pacifying myself) Sent from my SM-T719Y using Tapatalk We are putting it aside now as well. Its just boring now lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ida053 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Wow, long thread, but incredibly informative nonetheless! Thanks! I just thought I would add my data to the mix, although don't hate me as it was (it seems) quick!!! Visa Lodged 16/5/17 CO appointed 22/5/17 PCC submitted 23/5/17 PCC returned 7/6/17 Medicals 10/6/17 Visa Granted 3/7/17 Now in the process of selling the house and 3 month notice period at work! Paul7, I am moving to Adelaide too, but not until the end of the year, it would be good to share info/stories??? Wow. Your dates are very similar to mine. I'm starting to think they are prioritizing SA sponsorships first before the rest. Sent from my SM-T719Y using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llodza Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 36 minutes ago, Smudger88 said: Wow, long thread, but incredibly informative nonetheless! Thanks! I just thought I would add my data to the mix, although don't hate me as it was (it seems) quick!!! Visa Lodged 16/5/17 CO appointed 22/5/17 PCC submitted 23/5/17 PCC returned 7/6/17 Medicals 10/6/17 Visa Granted 3/7/17 Now in the process of selling the house and 3 month notice period at work! Paul7, I am moving to Adelaide too, but not until the end of the year, it would be good to share info/stories??? hi smudger88 i wanna find out if you were made to fill in form 1399 and at what point thanx in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger88 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, ida053 said: Wow. Your dates are very similar to mine. I'm starting to think they are prioritizing SA sponsorships first before the rest. Sent from my SM-T719Y using Tapatalk Yes, that may be possible. Still, fingers crossed for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger88 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, llodza said: hi smudger88 i wanna find out if you were made to fill in form 1399 and at what point thanx in advance Hi IIodza, No I didn't have to fill in form 1399. I did fill in form 80, as I was advised it may be necessary, but the CO never asked for it. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strayadreams Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Hi Everyone, I'm after a bit of advice although I'm told a crystal ball is required at the moment to correctly predict processing times. I've been invited to apply for both 189 and 190 after submitting EOI's. Job is ICT Security Specialist - on shore in Queensland (here on a 457). Have 75 points for the 189 and 80 for 190. I can't apply for both visas at the same time...straw poll of which might have the fastest turnaround? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ida053 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 16 hours ago, Smudger88 said: Yes, that may be possible. Still, fingers crossed for you. Thanks. Praying for all those before me to get their grants too. There's too many simply waiting far too long. I'd be demoralised too if others after me got theirs before I got mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ida053 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, strayadreams said: Hi Everyone, I'm after a bit of advice although I'm told a crystal ball is required at the moment to correctly predict processing times. I've been invited to apply for both 189 and 190 after submitting EOI's. Job is ICT Security Specialist - on shore in Queensland (here on a 457). Have 75 points for the 189 and 80 for 190. I can't apply for both visas at the same time...straw poll of which might have the fastest turnaround? Thanks Just my opinion. I'd bank on 189 cos simply, I can go whichever state I want. And as it seems now, 189 is being processed earlier than those on 190. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strayadreams Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 22 minutes ago, ida053 said: Just my opinion. I'd bank on 189 cos simply, I can go whichever state I want. And as it seems now, 189 is being processed earlier than those on 190. 38 minutes ago, strayadreams said: Hi Everyone, I'm after a bit of advice although I'm told a crystal ball is required at the moment to correctly predict processing times. I've been invited to apply for both 189 and 190 after submitting EOI's. Job is ICT Security Specialist - on shore in Queensland (here on a 457). Have 75 points for the 189 and 80 for 190. I can't apply for both visas at the same time...straw poll of which might have the fastest turnaround? Thanks Just a bit of an update. According to Dept. Immigration adviser (by phone) applications are *normally* prioritised by points, then occupation, then whether a state nomination has been approved followed by onshore/offshore, other circumstances, no. of existing approvals this financial year etc. So given that we already live here, have the state nomination and have 80 points I'll be applying via 190 route. I will keep the thread updated on processing timeline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yikes2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 15 hours ago, strayadreams said: Just a bit of an update. According to Dept. Immigration adviser (by phone) applications are *normally* prioritised by points, then occupation, then whether a state nomination has been approved followed by onshore/offshore, other circumstances, no. of existing approvals this financial year etc. So given that we already live here, have the state nomination and have 80 points I'll be applying via 190 route. I will keep the thread updated on processing timeline. I have 80 points and was state nominated by Victoria in January this year. Offshore though. Teacher. Submitted 190 app 1st Feb and been waiting for visa grant for almost 7 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yikes2017 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Oh my word guys. The day has come. After nearly seven months of agonising waiting (close to break down at some stages!) our visa has finally been granted. I am in complete and utter shock. I hope with all my heart that you all receive the good news you are waiting for soon as I know from experience that it is so hard hearing if someone else's grant when you are still waiting for your own. Much love and thanks for all the support and words of empathy of the past few months. I will visit regularly to watch the rest come in ? 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKHOP5 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Congratulations! Im chuffed for you, good luck for the future 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger88 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 35 minutes ago, Yikes2017 said: Oh my word guys. The day has come. After nearly seven months of agonising waiting (close to break down at some stages!) our visa has finally been granted. I am in complete and utter shock. I hope with all my heart that you all receive the good news you are waiting for soon as I know from experience that it is so hard hearing if someone else's grant when you are still waiting for your own. Much love and thanks for all the support and words of empathy of the past few months. I will visit regularly to watch the rest come in ? That's great news, now fingers crossed for everyone else! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibert Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Yikes2017 said: Oh my word guys. The day has come. After nearly seven months of agonising waiting (close to break down at some stages!) our visa has finally been granted. I am in complete and utter shock. I hope with all my heart that you all receive the good news you are waiting for soon as I know from experience that it is so hard hearing if someone else's grant when you are still waiting for your own. Much love and thanks for all the support and words of empathy of the past few months. I will visit regularly to watch the rest come in ? Omg happy for you yikes2017 we are just behind you submitted jan 24th, off shore, your approval brings me hope. What time did you hear yikes please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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