KangaKit Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 So submitted an EOI 2 days ago and qld have offered us an invitation to apply for state sponsorship...was not expecting that! Now I know there is still a huge amount of hurdles to go over but wanted to ask ...my English test runs out mid march..if I get an invitation from skillselect before then but I lodge application a week after let's say will it be valid or would I need to repeat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvisitor Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 2 hours ago, KangaKit said: So submitted an EOI 2 days ago and qld have offered us an invitation to apply for state sponsorship...was not expecting that! Now I know there is still a huge amount of hurdles to go over but wanted to ask ...my English test runs out mid march..if I get an invitation from skillselect before then but I lodge application a week after let's say will it be valid or would I need to repeat? The English test needs to be valid on the day you are invited to apply for your actual VISA. Remember though that whilst PTE technically is only valid for 2 years, AUS immigration allows them to be valid for immigration reasons for 3 years. If you did take PTE (rather than IELTS) you should logon now and download your pass cert so you have it, as it gets much harded to retrieve after the 2 year validity expires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KangaKit Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 27 minutes ago, Ausvisitor said: The English test needs to be valid on the day you are invited to apply for your actual VISA. Remember though that whilst PTE technically is only valid for 2 years, AUS immigration allows them to be valid for immigration reasons for 3 years. If you did take PTE (rather than IELTS) you should logon now and download your pass cert so you have it, as it gets much harded to retrieve after the 2 year validity expires I took the ilets..will have to see what happens then..so if invited when test valid but apply a week later that should be OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipmcrae Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I took the ilets..will have to see what happens then..so if invited when test valid but apply a week later that should be OK?Are you onshore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvisitor Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 1 hour ago, KangaKit said: I took the ilets..will have to see what happens then..so if invited when test valid but apply a week later that should be OK? I'm pretty sure that the rules are that you have to be able to demonstrate that at the point of being invited to apply for the visa (not sponsorship but the actual visa process) your points tally was as stated on your EOI (or higher) This means that your English test must be within 3 years of your invite date Any job expereince years/months must have happened prior to your invite date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KangaKit Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 Fab..thank u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KangaKit Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 7 hours ago, pipmcrae said: 8 hours ago, KangaKit said: I took the ilets..will have to see what happens then..so if invited when test valid but apply a week later that should be OK? Are you onshore? Nope..offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurpreet_27 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 What is you occupation and points ? Nope..offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KangaKit Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Gurpreet_27 said: What is you occupation and points ? Midwife..75 points with 491 sponsorship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurpreet_27 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Thats really very fast [emoji122] congratulations I lodged eoi on 2-01-2020 with 65+15 =80 points Occupation fitter general And Still waiting for the invitation Midwife..75 points with 491 sponsorship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&C2OZ Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Hi Gurpreet_27 new to this and not sure if I am posting in the right place! I wondered if you had heard anything yet? Did you only apply to Queensland? many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurpreet_27 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Yes I only applied for qldDidnt get any update since EOI lodged.Waiting for NSW to open sc 491 then will apply for that . Hi Gurpreet_27 new to this and not sure if I am posting in the right place! I wondered if you had heard anything yet? Did you only apply to Queensland? many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpplease Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has a rough estimate of the timeline to get an invite from home affairs after you've submitted all the documents to BSMQ (Queensland state governing body)? I luckily received an invite from the state body last week, submitted all documents today. Do you know how long it takes for BSMQ to approve? Thanks! Occupation: Finance manager and onshore. EOI was submitted early January 2020. 80 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KangaKit Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 2 hours ago, helpplease said: Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has a rough estimate of the timeline to get an invite from home affairs after you've submitted all the documents to BSMQ (Queensland state governing body)? I luckily received an invite from the state body last week, submitted all documents today. Do you know how long it takes for BSMQ to approve? Thanks! Occupation: Finance manager and onshore. EOI was submitted early January 2020. 80 points. Mine took a day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM93 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 03/04/2020 at 22:41, KangaKit said: Mine took a day! Hi, May I ask if you have done the process yourself and did you hire an migration to do it? I am new nursing graduate currently working my way to get the 491 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 03/04/2020 at 10:44, helpplease said: Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has a rough estimate of the timeline to get an invite from home affairs after you've submitted all the documents to BSMQ (Queensland state governing body)? I luckily received an invite from the state body last week, submitted all documents today. Do you know how long it takes for BSMQ to approve? Thanks! Occupation: Finance manager and onshore. EOI was submitted early January 2020. 80 points. If BSMQ have invited you, then they are usually pretty quick to approve if you have provided all the necessary docs. Once they have approved, the Home Affairs invitation comes automatically from SkillSelect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zami Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I got invitation for state nomination application in the last week of March, 2020. I submitted my documents in the first week of April, 2020. How long does it take to get the outcome of state nomination application for subclass 491? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zami Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Is there any one who is waiting for QLD subclass 491 state nomination result? They have postponed giving nomination now. This is really a bad news for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpplease Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 31 minutes ago, Zami said: Is there any one who is waiting for QLD subclass 491 state nomination result? They have postponed giving nomination now. This is really a bad news for me. Hi Zami, I am still waiting. Submitted all my documents first week of April. Are you offshore or onshore? I’m onshore living in QLD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpplease Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 I believe they have postponed for offshore nominations. I haven’t heard anything about onshore though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zami Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, helpplease said: I believe they have postponed for offshore nominations. I haven’t heard anything about onshore though. yes you are correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpplease Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 54 minutes ago, Zami said: Is there any one who is waiting for QLD subclass 491 state nomination result? They have postponed giving nomination now. This is really a bad news for me. 8 minutes ago, Zami said: yes you are correct So I am assuming you are offshore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zami Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, helpplease said: So I am assuming you are offshore? Yes...was invited to apply( solicitor occupation). But unfortunately, it is stopped...what about you? Edited April 22, 2020 by Zami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpplease Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Zami said: Yes...was invited to apply( solicitor occupation). But unfortunately, it is stopped...what about you? Onshore, finance manager. That’s unfortunate that they have stopped inviting offshore. Fingers crossed things get back to normal soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zami Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 minute ago, helpplease said: Onshore, finance manager. That’s unfortunate that they have stopped inviting offshore. Fingers crossed things get back to normal soon! I have only two months in hand. Thereafter, brand new EOI needs to be created again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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