JetBlast Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 No sorry, should of explained better. We waited 3 weeks for the EOI invite and now lodged visa. Do you know what visa grant time scale is ATM? Does it differ going down SA 190 route, or? Thanks I had my 489 granted in 80 days. However I read they are prioritising 489 over 190 at the moment. I am not sure how true that is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighmarsh151084 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I had my 489 granted in 80 days. However I read they are prioritising 489 over 190 at the moment. I am not sure how true that is though. Thank you for your response. We are only on day 31 so still a long way off then. Congrats on your grant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellica Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 Thank you for your response. We are only on day 31 so still a long way off then. Congrats on your grant.We are on day 47 for the 190 ... fully front loaded and I think a few others are tooBooo! to the idea that they are processing the 489 faster although the 489 used to take longer amd the published times for both 190 and 489 are currently the same! for an idea, Jenki and Jonandsophie posted the link to a tracker for SA sponsored visas - I think its the first post on page 31 or 32 of this thread :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighmarsh151084 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 We are on day 47 for the 190 ... fully front loaded and I think a few others are tooBooo! to the idea that they are processing the 489 faster although the 489 used to take longer amd the published times for both 190 and 489 are currently the same! for an idea, Jenki and Jonandsophie posted the link to a tracker for SA sponsored visas - I think its the first post on page 31 or 32 of this thread :)We just have to undertake medicals which are booked in for this Saturday in Sutton Coldfield. Police checks and form 80 has already been done. So hope it's the last bit we have to do. It's been a bloody rollercoaster like I'm sure it has been for everyone else. Fingers crossed for everyone who is waiting for a grant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renault Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 They've requested additional support documentation for work experience on two separate occasions, then our police checks expired. So 3 delays. They could have asked for the additional info in one go, but hey... it just the way it goes sometimes. Ahh.. that's frustrating! But glad all of that's behind you now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenki75 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I don't mind if they process the 489 faster than the 190. It gives me some time to get those police checks in I guess. lol Its Monday at 835am lets see what the mail brings today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonandSophietravel Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 7 hours ago, leighmarsh151084 said: 7 hours ago, JetBlast said: I had my 489 granted in 80 days. However I read they are prioritising 489 over 190 at the moment. I am not sure how true that is though. Thank you for your response. We are only on day 31 so still a long way off then. Congrats on your grant. Hi Leigh! We applied on 14th Dec for 489 so look to be on almost the same timescales as you. We did our medicals a week ago and they appeared on the immi account within a few days, so you'll have them up there in no time. Here is the link again if you didn't want to scroll back: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e6B4RJHJVbPbDXBSUh8sLP3WshvdIetq5f4hheTJQic/edit#gid=1908430159 I have it open on my chrome and refresh every morning If you were to get the grant in March, which is what we're hoping for, when do you think you'd head over to Adelaide? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighmarsh151084 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Hi Leigh! We applied on 14th Dec for 489 so look to be on almost the same timescales as you. We did our medicals a week ago and they appeared on the immi account within a few days, so you'll have them up there in no time. Here is the link again if you didn't want to scroll back: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e6B4RJHJVbPbDXBSUh8sLP3WshvdIetq5f4hheTJQic/edit#gid=1908430159 I have it open on my chrome and refresh every morning [emoji846] If you were to get the grant in March, which is what we're hoping for, when do you think you'd head over to Adelaide?Hi Jon and Sophie.Thanks for your reply. Fingers crossed if everything goes ok we are looking at November. We want to finish the kids school years and also have a house to sell. Oh and also my sister in law has her wedding in September.What about you? How was the medicals? I'm quite nervous about them for some reason. I've no health related issues and haven't been to the doctor's for about 10 years it just seems it's the last hurdle of 8 months hard work.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonandSophietravel Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, leighmarsh151084 said: Hi Jon and Sophie. Thanks for your reply. Fingers crossed if everything goes ok we are looking at November. We want to finish the kids school years and also have a house to sell. Oh and also my sister in law has her wedding in September. What about you? How was the medicals? I'm quite nervous about them for some reason. I've no health related issues and haven't been to the doctor's for about 10 years it just seems it's the last hurdle of 8 months hard work. Thanks November makes sense! We're hoping for August but we have a city center flat that should sell fairly quickly and no weddings to attend We have cats instead of kids and they'll end up costing us over £5,000 but they're worth it. They're indoor and always have been s no issues with Australia's hatred of roaming cats. We were nervous about the medicals too, as we're a bit overweight but the doctor didn't even mention that at all. Said everything was fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Im going to make a little tracker so we can see our progress easy and possible candidates for drinks when be get there. Is the below complete? Sorry If I have missed anyone? Apologies if I have this thread is getting lengthy and hard to track. @JetBlast @JonandSophietravel @leighmarsh151084 @Jenki75 @Renault @Jellica @Dan.S @Jonno1981 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighmarsh151084 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 November makes sense! We're hoping for August but we have a city center flat that should sell fairly quickly and no weddings to attend [emoji846] We have cats instead of kids and they'll end up costing us over £5,000 but they're worth it. They're indoor and always have been s no issues with Australia's hatred of roaming cats. We were nervous about the medicals too, as we're a bit overweight but the doctor didn't even mention that at all. Said everything was fine [emoji846] If I had my way and we got the golden grant then I would love to go straight away, but just trying to be a lil bit more realistic.Have you looked at any suburbs you like at all?Thanks for the link, I was just having a little look. There's been some very quick grants on there. How long do the medicals take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 If I had my way and we got the golden grant then I would love to go straight away, but just trying to be a lil bit more realistic.Have you looked at any suburbs you like at all?Thanks for the link, I was just having a little look. There's been some very quick grants on there. How long do the medicals take? When you say take - what do you mean please? The actual medical itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighmarsh151084 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 When you say take - what do you mean please? The actual medical itself?Yes sorry, the medical itself? There's 5 of us. But the children's are not as in-depth as the adults I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Yes sorry, the medical itself? There's 5 of us. But the children's are not as in-depth as the adults I believe.It was just me in my own. It took about 40 mins or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighmarsh151084 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 It was just me in my own. It took about 40 mins or so.Ah great. I was expecting 2 hours or so for an adult. May make the football now then lol. Thanks for adding me onto the list. When you hoping to make the move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Ah great. I was expecting 2 hours or so for an adult. May make the football now then lol. Thanks for adding me onto the list. When you hoping to make the move? I'm not sure. I am waiting for a minor procedure on my eye lid. I am on the waiting list at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenki75 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) 37 minutes ago, leighmarsh151084 said: If I had my way and we got the golden grant then I would love to go straight away, but just trying to be a lil bit more realistic. Have you looked at any suburbs you like at all? Thanks for the link, I was just having a little look. There's been some very quick grants on there. How long do the medicals take? Welcome to the forum, For us 2 adults and 2 teens our medical with the doctor took 1 1/2 hours, then we went to the lab for the blood draw & urine, it was busy so it took 2 hrs. Then we did the X-ray the next day and it was quite quick only took 30 mins for all 4 of us. Suburbs we have been thinking about are Aberfoyl Park area or Mount Barker Edited January 14, 2019 by Jenki75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, Jenki75 said: Suburbs we have been thinking about are Aberfoyl Park area or Mount Barker i am wondering what resources did you use to research suburbs please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 8 hours ago, JetBlast said: I had my 489 granted in 80 days. However I read they are prioritising 489 over 190 at the moment. I am not sure how true that is though. AFAIK the reason is that too many people have abused the "moral obligation" of the 190 so the states are less keen on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, JetBlast said: i am wondering what resources did you use to research suburbs please? Homely.com.au 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenki75 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, JetBlast said: i am wondering what resources did you use to research suburbs please? Homely was a good site for suburb reviews. I also looked at google maps as I want to have older trees. https://www.homely.com.au I also have been looking at the rentals, we have 2 small dogs and we have been a bit spoiled in the bathroom department as we are used to 3.5 bathrooms, so going down to 1 or 2 could be a challenge. Check out https://www.realestate.com.au/rent/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 51 minutes ago, Jenki75 said: I also have been looking at the rentals, we have 2 small dogs and we have been a bit spoiled in the bathroom department as we are used to 3.5 bathrooms, so going down to 1 or 2 could be a challenge. With two dogs, you will likely have to take what you can get. Real estate agents in Australia are reluctant to take even one dog, let alone two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenki75 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Marisawright said: With two dogs, you will likely have to take what you can get. Real estate agents in Australia are reluctant to take even one dog, let alone two. I've seen quite a few rentals with pets welcome in those areas and you could say it's not my first Rodeo! Ive been to Australia before and rented for 2 years with 2 dogs, a cat and 3 children. I'm sure I'll be just fine! I got the first house I applied for(in less than a week) and I had outstanding references and Photos of the home I owned at the time. Edited January 14, 2019 by Jenki75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Hi all, We got our visas granted yesterday. Applied 30/10 granted 14/01 so quick timescale which hopefully is encouraging for others who are waiting. Full steam ahead now! 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonandSophietravel Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Hi all, We got our visas granted yesterday. Applied 30/10 granted 14/01 so quick timescale which hopefully is encouraging for others who are waiting. Full steam ahead now! Woooooop! That's awesome! How long do you reckon it'll take for you to arrive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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