LouiseS Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Hello, I've applied for the 300. Spoke to my CO a few minutes ago and she said current processing time is 5 months. I have my fingers crossed that it's a standard reply she gives to everyone and that it will infact take 4 months!! :biggrin: Yep 5 months for me too ... but had a slight delay with my Fiance's birth cert taking 2 attempts to get to the UK (Australian post is as good as royal mail lol) so I am 3 months into my wait ... likewise hoping the decision comes in sooner than the 3rd June :twitcy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggwise Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Yep 5 months for me too ... but had a slight delay with my Fiance's birth cert taking 2 attempts to get to the UK (Australian post is as good as royal mail lol) so I am 3 months into my wait ... likewise hoping the decision comes in sooner than the 3rd June :twitcy: Fingers crossed for you! Stay in touch...would love to know when your visa is approved! :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouiseS Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Fingers crossed for you! Stay in touch...would love to know when your visa is approved! :biggrin: I have everything crossed given everything for the wedding is provisionally booked :laugh: as soon as i get the decision i think the whole world will know (if it's the verdict we are wanting ) :biglaugh: good luck with your app too xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2adults2cheekykids Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hi Everyone!! Hayley 34 (nurse), Nige 43 (postie), harry 6 and evan 3. (very cheeky kids) Our skilled visa 176 was lodged 3 weeks ago awaiting a case officer, we have been told by our migration agent it will probably be Jan/Feb 2013 before we hear anything has anybody been told any different?? Thanks Hayley xx :0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowingirl Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Hi everyone Emma 29 and Paul 36 We applied for a 175 visa and I'm a traffic engineer Applied on 15 November 2011 and allocated a CO on 12 April Hoping to live in Victoria or South Australia (really indecisive at the moment!) Good luck everyone :biggrin: Emma x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arshad Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hi Everyone!! Hayley 34 (nurse), Nige 43 (postie), harry 6 and evan 3. (very cheeky kids) Our skilled visa 176 was lodged 3 weeks ago awaiting a case officer, we have been told by our migration agent it will probably be Jan/Feb 2013 before we hear anything has anybody been told any different?? Thanks Hayley xx :0 We are 176 Family sponsored, Cat 5, applied in Aug 2009.... the way things are going it is at least 3-4 months away, hope you are in a higher category, we in Cat 5 are waiting for so loooooog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anika Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Anika (27) Partner Visa (permanent) Submitted begininng of March, medical and Police clearance results both submitted Probably moving to Brisbane area as my husband is from Ipswich but would like to go to Perth as that is where my sister lives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Anika (27)Partner Visa (permanent) Submitted begininng of March, medical and Police clearance results both submitted Probably moving to Brisbane area as my husband is from Ipswich but would like to go to Perth as that is where my sister lives Good job Anika. Welcome to the queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adsmich Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Adam 34 (aircraft fitter) and Michelle 34 175 lodged 23.12.11 started June 2010 waiting a casehandler so we can do meds and checks Hoping to move Perth direction (Bunbury) early 2013 Good luck all :wink: Of all the app this has been worst bit. Just waiting. At least last year and half we have been doing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennic Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hi all, Darren 44, Denni 34, jack 10, Alfie 7, Lewis 3. Hubby is a painter & decorator. We was wanting to go Queensland but have been told we can't so have to look at Perth, Adelaide, or Darwin. Skills asses done, English test done. Hopefully in OZ ASAP!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doniedsilva Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Names: Donie 34, Lini 34 and Neil 3 What Visa: 175 How far along are you: Visa lodged on 20.Apr.2012 Where you going to be living: Perth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playghirl Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Julie , Murph Caoimhe and Fionuala. 4 months and still waiting spouse visa. 4 monh. s and still waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wardie77 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi All, Brandon (UK) & Chantal (AUS) Spouse Visa - Permement subclass100 Submitted on 26/03/2012 Been told by CO (AB) that it is still a 5-6 month Flight leaves UK on 3rd September with a holiday in Thailand and landing into Sydney on 11th Sept 2012. All fingers and toes crossed it comes through before we land, may be on a flight to NZ if not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikstylo Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi All, Just got contacted by DIAC today for submitting the PC and Health reports :biglaugh: Had files my online 175 on 30/12/2011 In my case i need a clearance from FBI as i have spend a major part of last 10 years in Yankee land... Hopefully the wait wont be too bad.... Cheers, Miks Names: Mikir (34) * Aarti(32)What Visa: General Skilled - Independent sub-class 175 applied online: 30/12/2011 How far along are you: 175 applied online. waiting for CO to be assigned.Have heard as per the current timeline it should be 6-8months Where you going to be living: Perth, maybe...sounds my kind of city but depends where work will take me Cheers all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charleysmum74 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hello all, Just an update, all went quiet as nothing was happening after the initial panic of getting all the documents in etc..... wait!:err: Found out last Friday that my husband has got a job back in Melbourne, so that's it we're going! My CO (SV) is off until 11th June so I spoke to a lovely lady (VF) yesterday who told me that I can enter on a visitors visa and hopefully my visa will be granted before the three months tourist visa expires as I applied on 11th April (we land in Oz on 18th July). VF said that the wait is currently 5 months. This is contrary to what I have been told previously that it is 5-6 months, who do you believe! So, I'm going to be a lady of leisure with the good excuse that I'm not allowed to work. Except of course it won't be leisurely finding somewhere to live, sorted everything out, looking after 4 year old son etc etc! Very annoying that we will be going to winter and it's sunny here :rolleyes: It's great to hear everyone's progress, it sounds like there will no-one left in the UK before long :biggrin: Good luck everyone, C x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wardie77 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hello all,Just an update, all went quiet as nothing was happening after the initial panic of getting all the documents in etc..... wait!:err: Found out last Friday that my husband has got a job back in Melbourne, so that's it we're going! My CO (SV) is off until 11th June so I spoke to a lovely lady (VF) yesterday who told me that I can enter on a visitors visa and hopefully my visa will be granted before the three months tourist visa expires as I applied on 11th April (we land in Oz on 18th July). VF said that the wait is currently 5 months. This is contrary to what I have been told previously that it is 5-6 months, who do you believe! So, I'm going to be a lady of leisure with the good excuse that I'm not allowed to work. Except of course it won't be leisurely finding somewhere to live, sorted everything out, looking after 4 year old son etc etc! Very annoying that we will be going to winter and it's sunny here :rolleyes: It's great to hear everyone's progress, it sounds like there will no-one left in the UK before long :biggrin: Good luck everyone, C x Congrats charleysmum74! That is great news you are heading out. Sounds ideal! It is so annoying that different CO's are giving out different timings, although if she has been honest, which I am sure she has, then it is encouraging that the wait is pinned at 5 months at the moment. With that timeline mine should come through at the end of August! Have a great time in Aus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LollyTonka Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Hi all, I am a newbie so please bear with me if I'm in the wrong place.. Just in a bit of a panic at the moment wanted some help?... We applied for the 176 visa hoping for SA, based on my husbands career back in 2007 after returning from travelling the world, since then we've heard nothing and life took over, 2 properties, a baby and now our own salon later, and we decided to email Visa Unit to see what if anything was happening. Apparently there has been a problem and we should never have been waiting this long, we were asked if we'd consider WA which we said ok to, (thinking once we're there it doesn't matter if its another 2years before we can move to SA, we've waited for the last 5 years.) Today we get an email stating we have been approved and offer of sponsorship is valid for 3 months? Does that mean we have to go in 3 months or are we just on the DIAC waiting list now? We already had a TRN number for SA but we got fed-up of checking it every week? Sorry, its been such a long time I can't remember anything we read, plus we never visited WA so we are now thinking should we be agreeing to move to a country we haven't even seen. (I know its the same country, but you know what I mean).. Please can someone give me some reassuring words... Joanna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouiseS Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Fingers crossed for you! Stay in touch...would love to know when your visa is approved! :biggrin: WHOOOOOOHOOOOOO Visa granted today at 4pm ....so excited!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Longtime Lurker Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Hi all, I am a newbie so please bear with me if I'm in the wrong place.. Just in a bit of a panic at the moment wanted some help?... We applied for the 176 visa hoping for SA, based on my husbands career back in 2007 after returning from travelling the world, since then we've heard nothing and life took over, 2 properties, a baby and now our own salon later, and we decided to email Visa Unit to see what if anything was happening. Apparently there has been a problem and we should never have been waiting this long, we were asked if we'd consider WA which we said ok to, (thinking once we're there it doesn't matter if its another 2years before we can move to SA, we've waited for the last 5 years.) Today we get an email stating we have been approved and offer of sponsorship is valid for 3 months? Does that mean we have to go in 3 months or are we just on the DIAC waiting list now? We already had a TRN number for SA but we got fed-up of checking it every week? Sorry, its been such a long time I can't remember anything we read, plus we never visited WA so we are now thinking should we be agreeing to move to a country we haven't even seen. (I know its the same country, but you know what I mean).. Please can someone give me some reassuring words... Joanna I believe it is a moral rather than legal obligation to live and work in the State which sponsored you and generally I tend to agree with meeting the commitment entered into. However in your case I would be inclined to move to the State you originally wanted. I am sure other PIO members more knowledgeable about the visa system can give you a better informed answer. I must say I would not have been as patient as you!! Good luck. Just to add: better try posting your question in a new thread as I think it will get lost in this one and you will not get the answers you are seeking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wardie77 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 WHOOOOOOHOOOOOO Visa granted today at 4pm ....so excited!!!!! Congrats LouiseS!!! Great news! Can you let us know what visa they gave you and also who your CO was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouiseS Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Congrats LouiseS!!! Great news! Can you let us know what visa they gave you and also who your CO was? Thank You i applied for a Subclass 300 (prospective marriage visa). Took just under 5 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hi all, I am a newbie so please bear with me if I'm in the wrong place.. Just in a bit of a panic at the moment wanted some help?... We applied for the 176 visa hoping for SA, based on my husbands career back in 2007 after returning from travelling the world, since then we've heard nothing and life took over, 2 properties, a baby and now our own salon later, and we decided to email Visa Unit to see what if anything was happening. Apparently there has been a problem and we should never have been waiting this long, we were asked if we'd consider WA which we said ok to, (thinking once we're there it doesn't matter if its another 2years before we can move to SA, we've waited for the last 5 years.) Today we get an email stating we have been approved and offer of sponsorship is valid for 3 months? Does that mean we have to go in 3 months or are we just on the DIAC waiting list now? We already had a TRN number for SA but we got fed-up of checking it every week? Sorry, its been such a long time I can't remember anything we read, plus we never visited WA so we are now thinking should we be agreeing to move to a country we haven't even seen. (I know its the same country, but you know what I mean).. Please can someone give me some reassuring words... Joanna I take it you are a hairdresser. Your State Sponsorship is valid for 3 months - but all you need to do is complete the WA state Sponsorship agreement - with your TRN number and email it back to WA - (WA then sends form 1100 to DIAC to confirm your SS). It shouldnt take much longer for you to receive a CO (within 6 weeks, can take a little longer for Cat 5 to get CO once they become CAT 3). Once you receive a CO you might be asked for additional information and also Police checks and medicals. As for the SS agreement - it is a moral obligation to live and work in the state that has sponsored you. There was an announcement a few weeks ago that people in Cat 5 that had SS would be receiving a CO by 31 May http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/estimated-allocation-times.htm SO you should have receive one anyway without the WA SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliedec Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 oops x:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Brilliant news ...I applied PMV ..early March....and have as my C.O .....FEELING VERY EXCITED NOW ...lol ....just to know were moving up and out .... Good Luck x:biggrin: You cant list CO names on the forum - you need to edit your post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackinabox Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 You cant list CO names on the forum - you need to edit your post You will need to edit yours too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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