ravimodiz Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Hi Guys My spouse has applied for South Australia Visa 489, Occupation : Illustrator 232412 with 75 Points (including State Nomination) The date of submitting our EOI was 27th September 2018. Now, that Category says "Special Conditions Apply" and color coded "Red" today on 19th November 2018. (a) Will this affect our EOI response ? (b) My agent is saying no need to stress out as this is only applicable for new entries! Is this correct? Is he saying right thing ? Please advise. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno1981 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) Have you already applied for state sponsorship? Or only submitted an EOI? If you applied for state sponsorship with South Australia before the “special conditions apply” raised the points you will be fine as South Australia will review your application based on the requirements at the time it was lodged. This happened to me also, literally days after I applied for South Australia state sponsorship they raised the bar with “special conditions apply”. Edited November 19, 2018 by Jonno1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 5 hours ago, Jonno1981 said: Have you already applied for state sponsorship? Or only submitted an EOI? If you applied for state sponsorship with South Australia before the “special conditions apply” raised the points you will be fine as South Australia will review your application based on the requirements at the time it was lodged. This happened to me also, literally days after I applied for South Australia state sponsorship they raised the bar with “special conditions apply”. I echo this. Same happened to me also and I got my invite to apply. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravimodiz Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Thanks for your reply. Have applied for State Sponsorship on 27th Sep. 2018. Any idea by when can I expect the invitation? The avg. processing time is saying 10 weeks now! Please suggest! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravimodiz Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 23 hours ago, Jonno1981 said: Have you already applied for state sponsorship? Or only submitted an EOI? If you applied for state sponsorship with South Australia before the “special conditions apply” raised the points you will be fine as South Australia will review your application based on the requirements at the time it was lodged. This happened to me also, literally days after I applied for South Australia state sponsorship they raised the bar with “special conditions apply”. Thanks for your prompt response. Yes. Have applied for State Sponsorship and EOI on 27 Sep 2018. By when can i expect any response ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravimodiz Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Thanks for your prompt response. Yes. Have applied for State Sponsorship and EOI on 27 Sep 2018. By when can i expect any response ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 11 hours ago, ravimodiz said: Thanks for your reply. Have applied for State Sponsorship on 27th Sep. 2018. Any idea by when can I expect the invitation? The avg. processing time is saying 10 weeks now! Please suggest! Thanks Around 29th November - 6th December. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravimodiz Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Hi So what's the Process after one receives "State Nomination' Approval ? Had applied for 489 Visa South Australia... Please help me with an approximate time-line also. Thanks in advance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Hi So what's the Process after one receives "State Nomination' Approval ? Had applied for 489 Visa South Australia... Please help me with an approximate time-line also. Thanks in advance...You are invited to apply for the actual visa.The South Australia state nomination is 10 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravimodiz Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Today the Nomination has approved. It also says that we shall soon receive an email invitation for 489 Visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) Congrats. It won't be very long then. Took a couple of hours for mine. The processing time for the next stage is: 75% of applications: 7 months 90% of applications: 10 months Edited November 21, 2018 by JetBlast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravimodiz Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Hi Jetblast Thanks for your reply. Will surely get back if any more queries for future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 You're welcome. Keep an eye on this page for any updates on processing times. It has been reduced twice in 6 weeks. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-provisional-489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravimodiz Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Just one query... Is it 7/10 Months from the date of Nomination approval ? Or from the Date of EOI Lodged ? Please let me know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Just one query... Is it 7/10 Months from the date of Nomination approval ? Or from the Date of EOI Lodged ? Please let me know...It's from the date you actually apply for the visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravimodiz Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Hi We have applied for a South Australian Regional (Subclass 489) (Provisional) - State & Territory on 27 November 2019 with a score of 75 Points. By when can I expect a "Case Officer" ? How much time it shall take more ? The immigrations website is saying that the processing time is unavailable due to low volume of applications! Please let me know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kunal Aj Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 19 hours ago, ravimodiz said: Hi We have applied for a South Australian Regional (Subclass 489) (Provisional) - State & Territory on 27 November 2019 with a score of 75 Points. By when can I expect a "Case Officer" ? How much time it shall take more ? The immigrations website is saying that the processing time is unavailable due to low volume of applications! Please let me know. Thanks! What status is showing in your immi??? Did you submit your medical? You will not came to know about CO until he request something from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravimodiz Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 I am not able to track in the immigration account as we are applying via agent. Yes. Have submitted the Medicals in March 2019. By when we will hear from the CO ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravimodiz Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 Regions : South Australia Visa : 489 Subclass Provisional Occupation : Illustrator 232412 Points : 75 Points (including State Nomination) Visa Application Date : 27 Nov 2018 Medicals Submitted : 8 March 2019 CO : No response from CO yet Please let me know any chances or possible timelines ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kunal Aj Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 2 hours ago, ravimodiz said: I am not able to track in the immigration account as we are applying via agent. Yes. Have submitted the Medicals in March 2019. By when we will hear from the CO ? You can make a new immi account and import your application. Just need to mention Reference No, Passport No and you are ready to go track your application by yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravimodiz Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 Thanks. It leads to 8-12 months of timeline - for Visa 489 Subclass. Seems like another few months of wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, ravimodiz said: Thanks. It leads to 8-12 months of timeline - for Visa 489 Subclass. This is not correct. 75% of visa applications are completed within 8 months. 90% of visa applications are completed within 12 months. Statistically most applicants will have a visa before the 8 month mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravimodiz Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 Thanks a lot for sharing this information. 8 Month mark seems correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avneet Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Hi everyone, I need a help with one of my query, I’ve got my 489 state sponsored visa for SA(offshore applicant) in 2017. On my first entry to Australia I landed in Melbourne, stayed there for like two weeks with my brother than moved to Adelaide, is that a breach of my visa condition 8539? Is that gonna trouble my 887? If anyone faced same issue or have any link that can provide some information regarding same would be highly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 You're allowed to go on holiday. You didn't live or work there. You will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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