2015DEC187 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Yes but no other visa you could have used whilst you waited? Is this your first aus visa? Yes. Seeing that the 457 could also take 12 weeks we were advised that it is a waste to apply and spend that money as the 187 could be done within 4 months. So we opted for the PR option and after that the employer also thought its best to only do PR. Yes. first time Sent from my SM-A500F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khem Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Good luck November applicants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khem Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Today is my last day on this forum ... I won't post anymore until I get good news... I have been waiting for 7 months and I know I still have to wait couple of months .. No more immiaccount checking no more forum no emails because all these are killing me.. As soon as I hear notification sound on my mobile I think it is from MA to give me good news, when I hear phone ringing the first thing comes in my mind is my MA and even when I get text I think of him.... So I just want to focus on my life not on these things... Anyway good luck to all applicants you will get good news very soon.. Be positive think positive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkumar Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) Today is my last day on this forum ... I won't post anymore until I get good news... I have been waiting for 7 months and I know I still have to wait couple of months .. No more immiaccount checking no more forum no emails because all these are killing me.. As soon as I hear notification sound on my mobile I think it is from MA to give me good news, when I hear phone ringing the first thing comes in my mind is my MA and even when I get text I think of him.... So I just want to focus on my life not on these things. next Thursday we will be get good news Edited June 12, 2016 by MaggieMay24 Fixed quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QLD1872015 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Today is my last day on this forum ... I won't post anymore until I get good news... I have been waiting for 7 months and I know I still have to wait couple of months .. No more immiaccount checking no more forum no emails because all these are killing me.. As soon as I hear notification sound on my mobile I think it is from MA to give me good news, when I hear phone ringing the first thing comes in my mind is my MA and even when I get text I think of him.... So I just want to focus on my life not on these things... Anyway good luck to all applicants you will get good news very soon.. Be positive think positive The closer it has got and especially once novembers processing has started, the more impatient I have become. Don't let it consume you so much. I have checked my Immi account a handful of times. Set your immi account alert for an email once the status changes. Stay positive Khem. We are all rooting for your PR also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QLD1872015 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Calling all november applicants on the spreadsheet, please check in let us know how you are going ☺️ Late nov nom for me so no new yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiepr Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Today is my last day on this forum ... I won't post anymore until I get good news... I have been waiting for 7 months and I know I still have to wait couple of months .. No more immiaccount checking no more forum no emails because all these are killing me.. As soon as I hear notification sound on my mobile I think it is from MA to give me good news, when I hear phone ringing the first thing comes in my mind is my MA and even when I get text I think of him.... So I just want to focus on my life not on these things... Anyway good luck to all applicants you will get good news very soon.. Be positive think positive I agree... everybody appreciating this forum.. yes this forum is helpful if u get pr within 6 months. Whn it goes beyond the given timeframe its a good idea not to come check the forum. If possible try forgetting that u ever knew there was a forum like that. I believe many of us have left the forum for same reason on guy 8thaugust used to be the regular user of this forum... one day all of a sudden he disappeared... do u it will help u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jake Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I agree... everybody appreciating this forum.. yes this forum is helpful if u get pr within 6 months. Whn it goes beyond the given timeframe its a good idea not to come check the forum. If possible try forgetting that u ever knew there was a forum like that. I believe many of us have left the forum for same reason on guy 8thaugust used to be the regular user of this forum... one day all of a sudden he disappeared... do u it will help u I just got over it , doesnt help for my happiness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harsh11 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Can anybody help me to check the immi account and set alert thanks.stay positive guys.For me is also over 7 months.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QLD1872015 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Can anybody help me to check the immi account and set alert thanks.stay positive guys.For me is also over 7 months.. I think it was in settings or manage preference and set alerts.. If not let me know I'll sign in mine and find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QLD1872015 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I just got over it , doesnt help for my happiness Hey Lee, sorry you haven't heard back yet. I would be worried if it was any other occupation however I think they are just becoming very strict with processing cooks. I admire your patience and I'm sure it will pay off soon ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamkumar Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Hi All I am new to the forum and don't know much abt it. I have the link for the spreadsheet but I am unable to add myself, can anyone tell me how to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Bedford Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 7 1/2 months and still waiting. Visa lodged 3rd Nov as cook plus defacto partner. We try to forget about it all and just carry on with our everyday lives, but it's so hard, as it's always on our minds! Got our fingers crossed for next week, but we will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QLD1872015 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Hi All I am new to the forum and don't know much abt it. I have the link for the spreadsheet but I am unable to add myself, can anyone tell me how to do it? Whats your timeline? Occupation? How many applicants? What stream, direct or transition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QLD1872015 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 7 1/2 months and still waiting. Visa lodged 3rd Nov as cook plus defacto partner. We try to forget about it all and just carry on with our everyday lives, but it's so hard, as it's always on our minds! Got our fingers crossed for next week, but we will see. Its hard, I am the same it crosses my mind every day although I have been waiting a month less. When did you lodge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Bedford Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 RCB approved 25th September 2015. Visa lodged 3rd November 2015. Was told 3 weeks ago that we would be likely to hear back anyday, but then everything just seemed to stop with immi. No idea what they are doing, all this progress and then when it comes to Nov applicants they've just ground to a halt. So frustrating. Gonna stay positive though and have the biggest party ever when all this is over with. :-) good luck to you too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QLD1872015 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 RCB approved 25th September 2015. Visa lodged 3rd November 2015. Was told 3 weeks ago that we would be likely to hear back anyday, but then everything just seemed to stop with immi. No idea what they are doing, all this progress and then when it comes to Nov applicants they've just ground to a halt. So frustrating. Gonna stay positive though and have the biggest party ever when all this is over with. :-) good luck to you too!! yeah with a nov 3rd visa I wouldn't stress too much I think you will hear back very soon. They have slowed down immensely this month but I assume case officers are just busy trying to finalise all the files they have before opening new ones. Try and make sure you have as much uploaded as possible to make it easier processing and who knows you may get a direct grant with no contact beforehand. I agree I feel like I've been waiting the 6 years that I've been here for it watching everyone else around me get their residency with ease along the years. Thank you I'm prepared to wait another few weeks seeing as early nov has hardly began yet ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QLD1872015 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Here's to a busy week for 187 applicants ☺️ Best of luck everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcha90 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 http://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/news/entry/australia-takes-a-tougher-stance-on-immigration-and-visa-matters.html this might help to let you know why the process took so long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Bedford Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Pretty interesting read actually, so to know that we are on a sponsored visa and a partner defacto visa this is a bad thing for us! Talking of making things harder did anyone else hear that for a cook, level 3, all offshore experience no longer counts as sufficient experience. They bought in the new law about 2 months ago that if ur going for level 3 cook you have to have 2 years experience onshore!!?? Unless you have level 4, then your ok. This is also very worrying! But surely they can't change the rules 5 months into your visa being submitted, so once again thinking positively! Well trying to anyway. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kkaur Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Pretty interesting read actually, so to know that we are on a sponsored visa and a partner defacto visa this is a bad thing for us! Talking of making things harder did anyone else hear that for a cook, level 3, all offshore experience no longer counts as sufficient experience. They bought in the new law about 2 months ago that if ur going for level 3 cook you have to have 2 years experience onshore!!?? Unless you have level 4, then your ok. This is also very worrying! But surely they can't change the rules 5 months into your visa being submitted, so once again thinking positively! Well trying to anyway. :-) I think that rule was before there that you need 2 year's experience if you have cert 3 but don't need experience if holding cert 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmiMelb Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I think that rule was before there that you need 2 year's experience if you have cert 3 but don't need experience if holding cert 4 yes right the rule are there for atleast 2 years the if you have cert 3 then u need 2 years experience and if you hv cert 4 then no need of experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmiMelb Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I think that rule was before there that you need 2 year's experience if you have cert 3 but don't need experience if holding cert 4 here is the link which will help and understand what experience and qualification you need for specific profession http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Product+Lookup/171A4AC9F7BF1501CA2575DF002DA793?opendocument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015DEC187 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Has everything come to a halt??? We havent seen approvals in ages Sent from my SM-A500F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkmandhan Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Hi All, How many of you are there who have been requested documents in May month? I can see mukhvinder, SD, Atifshah, Nirbhau and me also. Have any of you got any update so far? Mine was asked on 6th May, still waiting.. Its been 38 days since docs requested. Hope Immi going to grant soon... Hi Zoya, pray for us too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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