489 Visa Gang

[woody2709 62]

Analysing the tracker, most direct grants are around 90 days from submission. Everyone who had CO contact requesting further documents eg.medicals, form 80 decision was pushed to around 170 days. That's why people push to front-load all documents. Good luck with everything, hope you get the visa soon 

[SUPERSTARDJ01 41]

On ‎04‎/‎04‎/‎2018 at 02:57, NewDeep said:

65

the points have no bearing on the visa grant time for 489 visas, the points only come in to play when applying for state sponsorship.

Edited April 11, 2018 by SUPERSTARDJ01

[mila88 13]

On 4/4/2018 at 09:50, mila88 said:

Hi Guys, 

My sister in law has been waiting for her 489 since August 2017. Her timeline is as follows:

Invitation date: 1st February 2017

Date of Application: 30 March 2017

Request for more information: 10 April 2017 and 07 June 2017.

All documents were uploaded by August 2017.

It has been almost a year now and as you may guess, we extremely anxious.

They appointed an agent and personally i believe that he did not do a  very good job in advising them, should I have known, i would have done the Visa myself. I apologise if i offend anyone, its just my frustration talking.

Mila

Hey guys, 

I have been dying to tell you that it has been approved. i have been so busy haven't had a chance to sit down. visa approved on the 5th of April, the day after I posted.

[BobbyV 0]

Congratulations! Great news

 

if you don’t mind me asking - what additional did they ask for in both April and then June?

[mila88 13]

4 minutes ago, BobbyV said:

Congratulations! Great news

 

if you don’t mind me asking - what additional did they ask for in both April and then June?

I think the agent did not submit any docs in first stage. in June BIL had to complete IELTS as his Degree was not completed or something rather.

[BobbyV 0]

Useful - thanks

 

congrats again!!!

[Sagga 0]

Hi guys , 

 

Any update for anyone, case officer contacted me and asking for proof of relationship for my wife. 

Do I need to show only documents before case officer contacted me or I can make new joint investment also.

Pls advise.

[Nasyr 1]

Hi guys.

Sorry for sharing the good news bit late. I got my grant on 13th of April. Here is my timeline.

EOI lodged : 9th Sept, 2017
Sponsorship application : 9th Sept, 2017
Sponsorship approved : 9th Oct, 2017
Invitation received : 12th Oct, 2017
CO first contact : 14th Dec, 2017
CO second contact : 30th Jan, 2018
CO third contact : 28th March, 2018.

Visa Grant : 13th April, 2018.

[KPG 36]

11 hours ago, Nasyr said:

Hi guys.

Sorry for sharing the good news bit late. I got my grant on 13th of April. Here is my timeline.

EOI lodged : 9th Sept, 2017
Sponsorship application : 9th Sept, 2017
Sponsorship approved : 9th Oct, 2017
Invitation received : 12th Oct, 2017
CO first contact : 14th Dec, 2017
CO second contact : 30th Jan, 2018
CO third contact : 28th March, 2018.

Visa Grant : 13th April, 2018.

Congrats @Nasyr what is the IED?

[SUPERSTARDJ01 41]

Just had a call from our agent, we received our visa grant today from apply for our visa (not including our state sponsorship) to receiving our grand the total was 5mths and 3 weeks.

rough timeline-

IELTS - taken in July 2017

Applied for state sponsorship QLD - 06/11/17

State sponsorship approved QLD - 09/11/17

Medicals and Police checks - 29/11/17

Visa application submitted - 07/12/17

CO contact for more info - 19/02/18

Additional info submitted 27/02/18

Visa granted 24/04/18

 

So so so excited.

[woody2709 62]

Just had a call from our agent, we received our visa grant today from apply for our visa (not including our state sponsorship) to receiving our grand the total was 5mths and 3 weeks.
rough timeline-
IELTS - taken in July 2017
Applied for state sponsorship QLD - 06/11/17
State sponsorship approved QLD - 09/11/17
Medicals and Police checks - 29/11/17
Visa application submitted - 07/12/17
CO contact for more info - 19/02/18
Additional info submitted 27/02/18
Visa granted 24/04/18
 
So so so excited.

Congratulations that's great news!

[KPG 36]

On 4/24/2018 at 12:35, SUPERSTARDJ01 said:

Just had a call from our agent, we received our visa grant today from apply for our visa (not including our state sponsorship) to receiving our grand the total was 5mths and 3 weeks.

rough timeline-

IELTS - taken in July 2017

Applied for state sponsorship QLD - 06/11/17

State sponsorship approved QLD - 09/11/17

Medicals and Police checks - 29/11/17

Visa application submitted - 07/12/17

CO contact for more info - 19/02/18

Additional info submitted 27/02/18

Visa granted 24/04/18

 

So so so excited.

Congrats @SUPERSTARDJ01 and all the best for your move.. 

What is the IED cut off date?

[gord81 4]

Hi Guy's,

I'm going to lodge my 489 visa in the next few days for QLD and am trying to get everything ready to front load and hopefully speed up the process.

What are peoples thoughts/experiences of Form 80 and Form 1221? Are there many direct grants given without them or is it likely that I'll be contacted to provide them later on in the process?

Cheers

[annagilda 1,898]

37 minutes ago, gord81 said:

Hi Guy's,

I'm going to lodge my 489 visa in the next few days for QLD and am trying to get everything ready to front load and hopefully speed up the process.

What are peoples thoughts/experiences of Form 80 and Form 1221? Are there many direct grants given without them or is it likely that I'll be contacted to provide them later on in the process?

Cheers

You'll need form 80, 

they wont grant without it. 

[SUPERSTARDJ01 41]

We were asked for a form 80 but only for our 18 yr old all the other 5 they didn't require one. 

[gord81 4]

Ok thanks for the info both of you, seems like some mixed reviews. I think I'll just fill out the form 80 just in case.

Any experience on form 1221? Or is it the same thoughts?

Thanks

 

[woody2709 62]

Processing times updated today for 489 state sponsored

75% in 7 months
90% in 9 months

[SUPERSTARDJ01 41]

Ours was processed in 5mths

[Adaa 11]

Hi there... would like to update regarding my application for 489 ST visa

Occupation- Dentist ( 75 points)

Eoi submitted 5th  March

Skillselect invite 22nd March

Queensland nomination 22nd March

489 visa application 24th March with fees

All documents submitted 5th April

No further update till yet... 

 

[Adaa 11]

Any recent grants in May ???

[KPG 36]

On 16/05/2018 at 12:07, Adaa said:

Hi there... would like to update regarding my application for 489 ST visa

Occupation- Dentist ( 75 points)

Eoi submitted 5th  March

Skillselect invite 22nd March

Queensland nomination 22nd March

489 visa application 24th March with fees

All documents submitted 5th April

No further update till yet... 

 

@adda  it normally takes 5 to 8 months so be patient and you will get it soon... I know the wait seems like ever as I have been waiting since Dec 2017

 

Edited May 17, 2018 by KPG

[Adaa 11]

On 17/05/2018 at 13:42, KPG said:

@adda  it normally takes 5 to 8 months so be patient and you will get it soon... I know the wait seems like ever as I have been waiting since Dec 2017

 

Hi @KPG....was a CO appointed in your case.... what is the status of ur application...

[KPG 36]

On 19/05/2018 at 06:43, Adaa said:

Hi @KPG....was a CO appointed in your case.... what is the status of ur application...

@Adaa CO was appointed and they came back with some clarification questions on 20th of March, we replied back the same day and still waiting.

[Adaa 11]

On 20/05/2018 at 12:00, KPG said:

@Adaa CO was appointed and they came back with some clarification questions on 20th of March, we replied back the same day and still waiting.

fingers crossed for u.....hav a feeling u ll get it soon!!!

[Zakee 1]

Hi 

I want to apply 489 visa how much experience we need for victoria  to lodge .i have 2 years experience as a chef and full skill assessment.plz give a valuable information