kerry knight Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 How long from state nomination does the state application take to complete and for the invitation from DHA to arrive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrywelsh Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Hi Kerry, i got the EOI notification last week, completed the state nomination application by Friday and had the official nomination and notification to apply on Tuesday this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry knight Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 Hi Barry Thats great news. Congratulations! Which state are you applying to? I completed my Queensland state nomination a week ago and have not heard back yet. Its so nail biting not knowing their schedule! Are you now expecting your official application to take 10-15 months to complete or have you heard any differently? Thanks again for sharing your experience, it is greatly received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry knight Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 I just checked online and they have reduced the wait time to 9-12 months but its funny how you received your official invite two working days after state application and I'm still waiting a week later - it makes me wonder if I did something wrong! I would be interested to keep in touch as we are similar stages. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kala1178 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) I submitted my state nomination for Queensland on a Friday ( can’t remember exact dates. It was a few weeks ago) I got my invite to apply for the visa on the following Monday. I was not expecting it that quick. I completed my application and submitted that 2 weeks later. I’m just waiting for a outcome. Thats was for 190 though. Edited September 20, 2018 by kala1178 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry knight Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Wow! Thanks that’s really quick! Congratulations! I’m still waiting and it’s been over a week now...does it arrive via email? Could I please ask did you wait until your official invite before getting Medicals? I’ve searched online but can’t find a link to detailed info on getting these done. Did you get some additional info with your application? Many thanks Fingers crossed my invite appears soon as I’m getting anxious somethings wrong?! Everyone appears to have had acceptances quite quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry knight Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Queensland state nomination processing time 20 September 2016 By Official BSMQ Due to an increase in Queensland State nomination requests, BSMQ regrets to advise that we are experiencing a longer than usual processing time. We appreciate your patience during this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kala1178 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I have an agent so I just got an email from him letting me know. As far as medical go I got mine done ages ago. I actually submitted my eoi for 189 last year. I tried to get everything sorted ready for my invite (which never came) I therefore had my medicals all ready when I got the invite for 190. My situation and the way I have done things is not the best way to do it but things have worked out for me. Luckily! I subitted my eoi for Queensland as soon as they opened there sponsorship in July so think I may have beat the queue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry knight Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Thanks that’s really interesting. I can’t seem to locate information on medicals anywhere, are you able to tell me anything? Ie is there a recommended list of medical centres and tests? Thanks heaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kala1178 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Yes there is a list. You have to use authorised ones. Sorry I don’t have a list. My agent give me it but it was November last year when I done mine. I went to the edingburgh clinic. I know there’s one in Manchester too. Are you in the uk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kala1178 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 If you google authorised medicals for Australian immigration in the uk it brings up a link to the home office page where there is a list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry knight Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 You are an absolute star thank you so much I will get this sorted straight away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry knight Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Sorry one more question! Did you get police checks done too or were these not required? Thank you so so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Davis Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Hi Kerry, Saw your post so thought I would reply. I applied for the 489 Visa in June (still waiting at the moment). I applied for police checks prior to submitting my application and then when I did apply I uploaded them with the application. They are valid for a year (I think) and, like the medical, there are specific organisations that Immigration require you to use. If it's just a UK police check, then ACRO (www.acro.police.uk) will be who you approach. If you've lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more in the last 10 years (might be more) then you may need to get additional checks. Have a look on the Immigration Website/489 Visa section for more info. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry knight Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Thanks Suzie thats really helpful. Do I need to get Police checks and Medicals done in advance for all the family including my 7 year old children? I have managed to get this far without an agent but its sooo complicated! Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Davis Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Hi, From my own experience, and from what I've researched online, getting all your paperwork together when submitting the visa application is advisable. For instance, getting your police cerificates in advance means that when they do review your application your case officer won't need to request these (potentially adding a delay). However, I didn't get a medical until after submitting my application. I received a message to organise this about a 2 weeks after submitting my application. So you could do the police checks before and then the medical after? You can do the medical before but I am not sure how they submit your results to Immigration without an active application (hope that makes sense). The only potential issue is that you get your police check/medical now and due to processing times it takes 12 months to get your visa. Potentially, your certificate/medical could have expired meaning you need to get anothet one. There will definitely be accurate information on the Immigration website though. I found the FAQs section really helpful. I am not familiar with family applications but again, the website will have everything you need to assist the process. Also, there are a few immigration agents on this forum who are great at answering questions. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry knight Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Thank you Suzie - I googled it in the end and chose the Home Office thread where I found all the information I had been endlessly looking for whilst inside the website! It all makes perfect sense now. Thank goodness for forums! Thanks again I really appreciate your insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Davis Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 No worries. There's a lot of info to navigate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry knight Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 A little update....My state application was successful and I got my SkillSelect invite on Tuesday this week! Hooray! Just waiting on Police Certs which take 10 days and a couple of Aussie family members to pass on their citizenship dates to complete the 18 page application and I will submit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Suzie Davis Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Great news! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry knight Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 I am just wondering whether anyone can share their 489 timeline so far? I have just submitted my visa application via Immiaccount but proof of employment documents were not on the list of requirements and there wasn't any space for adding more of my own? Also I am in South Africa for December and January and am worried that I will be called to do my medicals while I am away. Could anyone enlighten me on the approximate schedule of the rest of the process and what to expect next please? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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