ronnie Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Wow, that was quick....did they request form 80 in the end?No form 80, it was a direct grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spicykhan Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 On 11/29/2017 at 01:29, ronnie said: Hey guys, My wife, myself and 2 children applied for a 189 occupation fitter general. Here is our timeline Submitted EOI 18/07 Invited 06/09 Lodged with all documents except form 80 on 11/10 Visa was granted today 28/11 This has taken us completely by surprise as was not expecting a quick turnaround. Congratulations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehdi Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 hello everybody. on 28/11/17, CO was assigned and requested some more documents. Unluckily, I mistakenly clicked on the button (information provided) while I had not uploaded any documents on immiaccount profile. Now, I am so worried and do not know what I should do. could anyone help? thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherClem Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 189 Visa Grant today!! The best Christmas present we could have ever asked for [emoji51][emoji51][emoji51]EOI May 2017Visa Application submitted July 24th 2017Request for medicals and police clearance September 11th 2017Visa Grant December 19th 2017 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream2017 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Hi All, Amazing news.... Our visa was granted today too! Good luck to all waiting and Merry Christmas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgellerby Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Great news guys!! ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardOfOz Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Hi everyone, I got my grant today as well. I'm really grateful for this site, as it's been a treasure trove of information. EOI: Mid-July 2017 Invitation: 9 August 2017 189 visa application: 9 August 2017 1st contact from CO requesting Form 80, medical checks and police certificates: 8 September 2017 "Information Provided" button pressed: 2 November 2017 Grant: 19 December 2017 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutu Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 3 hours ago, WizardOfOz said: Hi everyone, I got my grant today as well. I'm really grateful for this site, as it's been a treasure trove of information. EOI: Mid-July 2017 Invitation: 9 August 2017 189 visa application: 9 August 2017 1st contact from CO requesting Form 80, medical checks and police certificates: 8 September 2017 "Information Provided" button pressed: 2 November 2017 Grant: 19 December 2017 hi,could you please tell me which CO was working on your case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardOfOz Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 8 hours ago, Sutu said: hi,could you please tell me which CO was working on your case Hey Sutu, What I can tell you is that the Adelaide office processed my application, but the CO changed so the CO that notified me of my grant was different from the CO that contacted me for additional information, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutu Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 25 minutes ago, WizardOfOz said: Hey Sutu, What I can tell you is that the Adelaide office processed my application, but the CO changed so the CO that notified me of my grant was different from the CO that contacted me for additional information, for example. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAW Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Following this thread! Nice to hear there is some progress being made. Our 189 visa was lodged 25/10/17 and we have yet to have a case officer assigned. I think I read somewhere that there should normally be a case officer assigned within 8 weeks...is this right? I can't remember where I saw this. Feeling inpatient and would like to get medicals organised but want to leave ourselves as much time as possible to make the move if we are granted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monks Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 There’s no hard and fast rules when it comes to the processing but we received our first CO contact 10 weeks after lodgement. From experience I would definitely get the medicals arranged. I wish we would have front loaded these to save time. You get 12 months from the date or your police check or medical which ever is soonest to validate your visa so i would go ahead. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Jessica Studds Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Hi, we got our PR visa granted in September, got flights booked and going end of December! Just wanted to check that there isn't anything we're supposed to do before we travel?? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNinja Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Louise Jessica Studds said: Hi, we got our PR visa granted in September, got flights booked and going end of December! Just wanted to check that there isn't anything we're supposed to do before we travel?? thanks! Ditch your winter clothes. Unless you're moving anywhere south of Brisbane that is! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strayadreams Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Hi Everyone Still waiting for our grant, bit disappointed with the whole process. Onshore 80 points, with employment verification. Applied 27 August 2017, received contact from CO and returned additional documents all on 28 September 2017. Heard absolutely zero since then - I’m going to lose a job offer if I don’t have PR by 2nd January 2018 as it’s a prerequisite for the role. I have a job but that would have been a real step up. When I originally came over the visa process was much better - you could call or email your case officer and they would tell you what they’re waiting on etc. I’m pretty annoyed by the level of service we’ve received especially as you pay so much now. There is nothing remarkable about our case, I find it so disheartening when people only post to say ‘big surprise it was granted in 6 weeks...’ I’ve got no idea how they prioritise anything. So frustrated. Obviously happy for the lucky ones but a bit worn down by the impact living in limbo is having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monks Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 It’s so frustrating isn’t it, we feel exactly the same. The waiting without any kind of update is excruciating. I just don’t understand why we are unable to contact them for an update if it falls outside their visa processing times. It’s a hell of a lot of money to fork out without having any means of contact. We last heard from our CO in October, provided the information to them the same week but heard absolutely nothing since. I was hoping to receive some news before Christmas. Once they give you 28 days to respond to a request I’m sure they don’t even pick up your case until at the very earliest 28 days has expired despite pressing the IP button. I’m not even convinced it’s after 28 days. The whole process is a sham and desperately needs reviewing. Im so angry and frustrated ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strayadreams Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 14 hours ago, Monks said: It’s so frustrating isn’t it, we feel exactly the same. The waiting without any kind of update is excruciating. I just don’t understand why we are unable to contact them for an update if it falls outside their visa processing times. It’s a hell of a lot of money to fork out without having any means of contact. We last heard from our CO in October, provided the information to them the same week but heard absolutely nothing since. I was hoping to receive some news before Christmas. Once they give you 28 days to respond to a request I’m sure they don’t even pick up your case until at the very earliest 28 days has expired despite pressing the IP button. I’m not even convinced it’s after 28 days. The whole process is a sham and desperately needs reviewing. Im so angry and frustrated ? Merry Christmas Monks ? This process has been rubbish and I agree, having the visa sorted would have made for a very happy Christmas in my house, instead we’re packing up to move into another rental because our current one is sold and we need PR for a mortgage. Even if you do get through to the enquiry line (if you’ve got the hours to spare on hold) they just tell you to email and won’t comment on anything. I’m no wiser about the progress of our application which changed to assessment in progress back in September ☹️ Best of luck for the new year. Try and enjoy the Christmas break and fingers crossed for 2nd January 2018. I hope both our next posts are more upbeat ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monks Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Everyone has their own dilemma don't they, it's comforting to know that we're not alone in this frustrating process. Happy Christmas to you too and here's hoping and crossing everything ?? that we both receive some fanrastic news in January 2018! ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janesnj Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) I have paid my application fees on 13th Aug 2017.. I submitted all my required extra documents such as form 80 on 21st September 2017 n click information provided the same day as well.. I checked my processing time on 28th November, it say 5 months to 8 months.. but today I checked again, it says 6 months to 10 months.. what does it mean? More people are applying? Or what? Edited December 29, 2017 by janesnj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evel1184 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Not many people on here reporting successful grants of visas lately. Is this because people aren’t putting their grant details up on the forum or that there are few grants happening at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strayadreams Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 It’s difficult to tell, but people seem pretty keen to share their good news when it comes. As the DIBP continue to extend their processing times (its gone from 3 to 11 months since I applied) my guess is that unfortunately not many grants are being awarded at the moment. The Christmas holidays will slow things down for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evelyn83 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 On 11/7/2017 at 07:33, strayadreams said: We’ve tried to chase it but apparently they are experiencing unprecedented numbers of applications from priority countries (UK isn’t one) and so this means that the queue in front can get longer (they can pay to be processed more quickly) before your application is reviewed. So unless they get more capacity it won’t get any faster ? Hi there Which countries are considered priority countries or where can I get that information? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettiblu Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Hi, I was just wondering if anyone had received their grant or any further along with in their process?I was requested more info and a form 80 which was all sent back but now I’m waiting (again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgellerby Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Bettiblu said: Hi, I was just wondering if anyone had received their grant or any further along with in their process? I was requested more info and a form 80 which was all sent back but now I’m waiting (again) Nope - still waiting... Was invited and applied in Sept. Sent form 80, meds and police checks end of Nov. Whats your timeline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettiblu Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Pretty similar tbf, medicals and police checks all sent sept, then had a request for additional info such as form 80 and de facto stuff November time.I just hope I have them everything they needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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