Louise Jessica Studds Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Is there any information about what professions have faster processing times? I applied for 189 with all docs/medical at end of May. Got a partner attached to application too. I've applied as Speech Pathologist. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samday13 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 From what I understand from reading everything and anything, 355 people have been made redundant from the visa processing depts, as they are the areas most suited to automation. And with regards to the processing times on the border website, they are not expected times, they are based on the average times that visas granted in the previous month (ie June for these latest figures) actually took to process. So if you have a bottleneck of applications, the end of the tax year and a few complex applications then it makes those averages increase. The figures will change again monthly, so they could vary quite a lot from month to month...crossing everything for some improvement, as the thought of staying another year when we feel ready to go is depressing!! Sent from my iPad using PomsinOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashishmathew1 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 It been 6 month in July 20 Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monks Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Just to give you a heads up we submitted our 189 application on 19th May and today the CO has requested form 80's and medical so things are moving despite the increased processing times. I'd given up hearing something until at December at the earliest ?? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettiblu Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Just to give you a heads up we submitted our 189 application on 19th May and today the CO has requested form 80's and medical so things are moving despite the increased processing times. I'd given up hearing something until at December at the earliest ?? That sounds promising. How many points and occupation are you applying under? Form 80's is that the character ref's for defective r'ship or something different?Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monks Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 My partner gained 60 points as a plasterer. I'm the defacto but we both need to complete the form 80 which is a character assessment really. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettiblu Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Ahh great stuff :-) fingers crossed it'll be a quick process for you guys ??Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monks Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Thank you! I'm hoping so, my life has been on hold for so long now ? Best of luck to you guys too ?? ✈️???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder85 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I also think it depends on the complexity of the application and occupation too. I've seen many office based occupations take an age even before the update of average processing times. It's seems to me that trades go through slightly quicker?!?... Also if person A is claiming 10 years work experience with an occupation which has a low ceiling and person B is claiming 0 years experience with a high ceiling, surely person B will have their application dealt with quicker on the basis that there isn't a lot to check before a decision is made?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monks Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 As much as we try to understand I don't think there's any rhyme or reason or there certainly doesn't seem to be. Our application certainly wasn't a run of the mill straight forward one so I'm surprised it's being dealt with as quick as it has been. Maybe that's a bad sign ? I'm just crossing all fingers and checking emails daily ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeh99 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I am a 30 y/o single applicant, secondary school teacher with a clean police record and passed the medical fine. I thought my application would have been finalised quickly...i've been waiting since 20th March... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertyax1978 Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 14 hours ago, joeh99 said: I am a 30 y/o single applicant, secondary school teacher with a clean police record and passed the medical fine. I thought my application would have been finalised quickly...i've been waiting since 20th March... Are you claiming for "x" amount of years work experience? This can slow things down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applicant189 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I lodged my 189 visa application on 30th December 2016, CO contact on 23rd January 2017 for PCC, which was submitted on 24th January 2017, since then the application status is at "Assessment in Progress". Can some help me with what to expect, it is over 7 months since submission the SLAs have been updated at least 3 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeTaylor Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Does anyone have any examples of receiving their VISA within a reasonable time frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeh99 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 8 hours ago, gertyax1978 said: Are you claiming for "x" amount of years work experience? This can slow things down I am claiming no points for work experience either. My case couldn't be any simplier. I have visited/worked in Australia previously on a WHV; however, that is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeh99 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I think the biggest problem is that life literally goes on hold. Nothing major can be planned! I have just met a girl and after 3-4 dates, things are going well. However, without knowing about the visa, I am unsure what to do! Its so frustrating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 43 minutes ago, joeh99 said: I think the biggest problem is that life literally goes on hold. Nothing major can be planned! I have just met a girl and after 3-4 dates, things are going well. However, without knowing about the visa, I am unsure what to do! Its so frustrating... Get on with your life. See how it goes. Even when the visa is granted you have 5 years to make the move. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 12 hours ago, ZoeTaylor said: Does anyone have any examples of receiving their VISA within a reasonable time frame? Define reasonable. Not so long back it was normal to wait 3-4 years for a skilled visa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm79 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Woke up today and as usual first thing i checked was my emails- and here it was - emails from immi account. 189 granted.... this s*** is real now... there's so much to do and I'm getting palpitations... Applied on 8th June and got it on 9th August.Sent from my SM-A910F using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettiblu Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Woke up today and as usual first thing i checked was my emails- and here it was - emails from immi account. 189 granted.... this s*** is real now... there's so much to do and I'm getting palpitations... Applied on 8th June and got it on 9th August.Sent from my SM-A910F using TapatalkWow congrats!! Can't remember if you've said already but what was your occupation? So when are you looking at making the big love?Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeTaylor Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 1 hour ago, pm79 said: Woke up today and as usual first thing i checked was my emails- and here it was - emails from immi account. 189 granted.... this s*** is real now... there's so much to do and I'm getting palpitations... Applied on 8th June and got it on 9th August. Sent from my SM-A910F using Tapatalk Great news! V pleased but also v jealous! Hubby spent hours last night checking out the immi website seeing how long certain ones were taking to be granted. Thanks for the feedback - it's good to hear some positive stories! Would be good to know what your occupation is :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeh99 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Awesome news @pm79 ! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeh99 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 pm79 is a GP for those wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder85 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Congratulations I think everyone is eager to know you're occupation...or crossing their fingers it the same as theirs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm79 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Thanks all. Joeh99 is correct. I'm a GP. Had 80 points. Got my medicals done in feb. But applied for police check after submission on 8th June. Submitted form 80 also after few days. Didnt have any contact from CO. Thinking of moving in sept sometime. Lots to think about and do now!Sent from my SM-A910F using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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