joeh99 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Now that visa processing times have increased for 189 visas, many of us who submitted in Feb/March will be pushed to make the activation entry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherClem Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Now that visa processing times have increased for 189 visas, many of us who submitted in Feb/March will be pushed to make the activation entry.What have they been increased to? Is it 7 months for 90%Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeh99 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 If only..they have increased to 75% processed in 8 months - 90% processed in 11 months! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeh99 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Here is the official souce - https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/189- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherClem Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Here is the official souce - https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/189-[emoji33] thanks for the info. Think we'll leave medicals for the time being thenSent from my iPhone using PomsinOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeh99 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Yes, I would. Very depressing news.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaty Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Applied for 190 on July 3rd 2017, got requested for Medicals this morning (July 24th 2017), we have Medicals next week (31st July 2017). B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev147 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 4 hours ago, joeh99 said: Yes, I would. Very depressing news.... You're not wrong. Looking on the bright side, I suppose it's more time to save. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playitbyear Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Hi All I am teaching here in WA on my partners' sponsored visa (We couldn't wait for all of the 189 paperwork to move over) I have submitted my EOI on 26/06, and have not received an invite in either of the July rounds. I am Maths Teacher, and had the bare 60 required points (as I'm a fairly recent grad so no paid experience from back home in Ireland) Those of you who are submitting, how long were you waiting for your invites?? Also for those needing a Proficient English result with IELTS - Prepare!! Writing is marked very strangely! ANZCO: 21411 IELTS: 09/06/2017 (Proficient - R:8.5,S:9,L:9,W:8.5) EOI: 26/06/2017 (60 points) Invite: ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 You have secured a positive skills assessment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playitbyear Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 7 minutes ago, VERYSTORMY said: You have secured a positive skills assessment? Yes, had everything I needed for the EOI Have most of our documents for the visa ready to upload too, thought I would receive an invite sooner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubacam Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 So glad to find a teachers post - how long did you guys wait for an invite ? We submitted EOI beginning July and haven't heard anything - getting worried ! Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherClem Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 So glad to find a teachers post - how long did you guys wait for an invite ? We submitted EOI beginning July and haven't heard anything - getting worried ! Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOzSure you will hear soon! There are only two a month so depending on when you submitted maybe you missed it for July? We got an invite the round following submitting the EOI (back in May). How many points do you have? We had 75 so not sure if that made a difference. Good luck and keep us posted!Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev147 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I had 70 points. Agent submitted an EOI at the start of April at 9.30am. Had invitation to apply 4.30 that afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubacam Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 65 points. Messed up my reading part of the English test, rushed it! :-(((Do you know when the round invites happen ?Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherClem Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 65 points. Messed up my reading part of the English test, rushed it! :-(((Do you know when the round invites happen ?Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOzYou can definitely find out on the skillselect website but I think it's around 10th/12th of the month and then again around the 23rd roughly Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubacam Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 You can definitely find out on the skillselect website but I think it's around 10th/12th of the month and then again around the 23rd roughly Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOzAnd is that for all occupations on the list ?Sent using Poms in Oz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niamhmulk Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Teachers, what's your opinion on the best time of year to move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherClem Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 And is that for all occupations on the list ?Sent using Poms in Oz mobile appYes as far as I'm aware Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubacam Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Hi guys - I have just been looking at skillselect in detail but can't see rounds dates but at least one has happened since we applied but then I read about automatic invites and Kev147 mentioned he got an invite the same day which I'm sure by chance couldn't have been the day of rounds?? Otherwise what luck to get it in the same day? So is it automatic and also rounds of invitations?Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubacam Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I mean I can't see future dates only past Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev147 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I applied through an agent. Not sure if the timing of the submission played a part. I was certainly surprised to be invited so quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherClem Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 The next one will be 12th August. I'm not sure about automatic invites, but I know they have a cap on how many invites they send out each time and you're in a pool so against those with higher points than you. Fingers crossed for the 12th for you ? Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy11480 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hi, I'm a primary school teacher and, like Beaty, have applied for a 190 to VIC. Lodged application on 1st February and still waiting for visa grant[emoji45]. As far as I know, primary school teacher is only on the Victorian state nomination list. I think it also appears on the subsidiary list for South Australia but that's not as straight forward to get. I say 'straight forward' but none of the process is actually straight forward no matter where you go! [emoji16]Hi there Yikes I'm just wondering if you can help...I'm also a primary school teacher but didn't think I could apply to Victoria State as I don't have a specific language skill, which is stated as a necessary requirement.Do you know if this is the case? Do you have specialist language skill? I am currently looking at SA as I didn't think Victoria was an option.Many thanks Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 1 hour ago, sammy11480 said: Hi there Yikes I'm just wondering if you can help...I'm also a primary school teacher but didn't think I could apply to Victoria State as I don't have a specific language skill, which is stated as a necessary requirement. Do you know if this is the case? Do you have specialist language skill? I am currently looking at SA as I didn't think Victoria was an option. Many thanks Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Yes, you need one of the nominated languages http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/visas-and-immigrating/visa-nomination-occupation-lists/visa-nomination-occupation-list-for-victoria#.WY1HvNHTWf0 Even if you got a visa without one of those languages your chances of getting a job in a place that people actually want to live are extraordinarily remote. Australia is well oversupplied with teachers so I'm surprised that it's still on any state list tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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