VIC State Sponsered - Update

[Guest shahzads]

*** PLEASE READ Feb 2010

I don't get into this thread as often as I used to so if things get active and you want to start a new thread so that you can utilise the front page please do so and feel free to take anything from this page to assist.

VickyMel

 

 

This is a timeline of people who have applied to Victoria State for State sponsorship visas (176/886) and Regional State sponsored (475/487).

 

Victoria's State sponsorship web site: Immigrate to Work and Live in Melbourne and Regional Victoria, Australia - Live in Victoria

NB: mid-2009 if you apply online make sure you get a tracking number SS-2009-***** see thread for comments on missing applications/documents there may have been a hiccup on the database?

 

If you would like to join us (the more the merrier) and want to contribute please copy the blank details below and supply some/any of the following details in a post to this thread and I will bring the details to this front page to keep it up to date. (If you are a bit unsure and want to PM me feel free)

 

Other threads that may be of interest

Other state threads

http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/59724-qld-state-sponsor-update-where-you-now.html

http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/61412-wa-state-sponser-update-where-you-now.html

http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/58285-sa-state-sponsorship-you-waiting.html?highlight=SA

 

After SS is given

Priority 1-4 http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/71250-priority-processing-groups-1-4-where-u-now.html#post603606 for CSLers

Priority 5+ http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/70633-176-ss-non-csl-where-you-now.html

 

 

I have tried to include details that people appear interested in - if you think anything else would be of interest feel free to suggest it.

 

Victoria State Sponsorship Approved = Blue

CO allocated = Green

176 Visa approved by DIAC = Purple

Rejected = Brown (poo coloured and hopefully can be turned to blue)

 

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Name:

Occupation:

Online SS submitted:

SS acknowledged:

SS received:

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested:

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2008 Applications Submitted: 1 Approved: 1, Visas Granted: 1

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Name: Karen & Steph

Occupation: R & D

Online SS submitted: 5/12/08

SS acknowledged:

SS received: 9/1/09

Time to approval: 4 weeks

State advised DIAC:not sure

CO: 1st in May, 2nd in July 09

Visa Granted: 17th Dec 09

Delays/further docs requested May 09, passed 3rd IELTS in Aug 09 - phew

 

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April Applications Submitted: 2 Approved: 2, Waiting 0

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Name: JBandVicki

Occupation:

Online SS submitted: 15/03/09

SS acknowledged:

SS received: 21 Oct 2009

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: more detailed CV... "with industry panel"

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Name: ScottishSteve

Occupation: Electrical Associate

Online SS submitted: end April (via agent)

SS acknowledged:

SS received: 30-09-09

Time to approval: 22 weeks & 2 days - or 2 weeks after resubmission

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: 10/9/09 chased Vic: VIC replied thatTechnical Web Team state application not rec'd and need to complete a new application. 15/9 Application confirmed to be "LOST" and reapplication requested!

VIC pushed through application once error found

 

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June Applications Submitted: 3 Refused 1, Approved: 2, Waiting 0

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Name: Cots

Occupation: General Plumber

Online SS submitted: Thru agent - 10 June 09

Status: E-mails states in final stages of review

SS received: 31st August 2009

Time to approval: 11 weeks 5 days

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Further docs requested: 14July09 - requested statement of why we want to live in Victoria and stat declaration. 17/8/09 Statement submitted. 18/8 confirmation of +ve Vetassess requested.

 

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Name: VickyMel

Occupation: Scientist

Online SS submitted: 24 June 09

SS acknowledged: 30 June 09

SS received: 16 October 2009

Time to approval: SS acknowledgement estimated 10 weeks - took 16 weeks

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: 8/10 requested decl of why VIC

 

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Name: Koroleva Qunszjyk

Occupation: Computing Professionals (nec - 2231-79) - Linux Specialist

Online SS submitted: 29 - 06 - 2009

SS acknowledged: 29 - 06 - 2009

SS received: 20 October 2009

Time to approval: NIL

State advised DIAC: NIL

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: NIL

 

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July Applications Submitted: 7, Refused 2, Approved: 5, CO: 2, Visas Granted: 2, Waiting 0

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Name: Freebo

Occupation: IT (2231-79,MODL/CSL)

Online SS submitted: 1/7/09

SS acknowledged: 9/7/09

SS received: 20 Oct 2009

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted: 3 Nov 2009

Delays/further docs requested: (17/9/09 - 175 application now "Application being processed further")

 

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Name: Grant6607

Occupation: It - Java Specialist

Online SS submitted: July 3rd

SS acknowledged:

SS received: refused 19 October 2009

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested:

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Name: Taylor20

Occupation: Social worker

Online SS submitted: 12 July 09

SS acknowledged:

SS received:

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: Received email from Vic on 30th of July advising that the Victorian Government is currently finalising procedures in obtaining industry feedback for the occupation of Social Worker, and unfortunately this has meant a delay in providing you with the outcome of your sponsorship application.

We apologise for this delay and will have a decision for you as soon as possible.

Nov 2009 rejected as new DIAC requirement (even though not a requirement when appliaction made) requires IELTS 7+ in all categories

Feb2010 - persevered and approved

 

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Name: Bane

Occupation: Computing professional - Network security specialist

Online SS submitted: 13 July 09

SS received: rejected mid-Oct

Delays/further docs requested: First application in June, and since I did not received any confirmation, I sent e-mail to them to check if they have received it (although I got confirmation from the system that application is completed and I could see it on the tracking page). They said that they never received it and to apply again. I have sent them printouts (I printed out confirmation pages and everything else to PDF file) because I did not want to loose time which I have already waited but they did not want to hear it and asked again to reapply. So I did, and got rejected eventually. My occupation is Computing professional - Network security specialist.

 

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Name: GillianM

Occupation: Vehicle Painter

Online SS submitted: 20th July 2009

SS acknowledged: 20th July 2009

SS received: 18 August 2009

Time to approval: 4 weeks 1 day!

State advised DIAC:

CO: 9 Sept 2009

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: Meds done PCCs applied for

 

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Name: Eva

Occupation: Accountant

Online SS submitted: 21 July 2009

SS acknowledged: 5 August 2009 (Vic originally lost my online application & then tracked it down when I chased it up on 5.8.09)

SS received: 16 Sept

Time to approval: Was informed on 7.08.09 current wait time is 12 weeks

State advised DIAC:

CO: 24/9/09

Visa Granted: 28 Sept 2009

Expected departure date: already there

Delays/further docs requested: Recevied email on 7.08 requesting clarfication regarding my current role in Melbourne and queried why my current employer hasnt offered me permanent employment.

 

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Name: bebac30

Occupation: R&D Manager

Online SS submitted: 29.07.2009

SS acknowledged: 3/8/09

SS received: 09 Oct 2009

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: I got email on 30.07. that application is invalid. http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migrat...-vic-help.html, a more detailed CV was requested 6/10 requested decl of why VIC

 

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August Applications Submitted: 9 Approved: 5, Rejected: 3, VISA: 1, Waiting 0

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Name: Vinnie80

Occupation: Life Scientist

Online SS submitted: 1st August 2009

SS acknowledged: 3rd August 2009

SS received: Rejected 6/10/09

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: Nov 09 appealing to VIC re rejection

 

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Name: Jonnyspunkyboy

Occupation:

Online SS submitted: 4 Aug 2009

SS received: 31st Aug

Time to approval: 3 weeks 6 days

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: following 23/9 changes looking at ENS sponsorship

 

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Name: cianor

Occupation: IT Computing Professional (Oracle Specialist)

Online SS submitted: 04-AUG-2009 (by Migration Agency)

SS acknowledged:

SS received: 9 November

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested:

 

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Name: Noodle

Occupation: Motor Mechanic 4211-11

Online SS submitted: 05/08/09

SS acknowledged: 4 days later

SS received: 20 August 2009

Time to approval: 2 weeks 1 day!

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested:

 

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Name: N111kkx

Occupation: Hubby is a General/Supervisor Electrician

Vetassess: Paperwork emailed 10/6/09, passed 10/7/09, practical 7/8/09 in Blackburn,

notified that passed 9/8/09 certificate and paperwork confirming received 14/8/09

Online SS submitted: 15/08/09

SS acknowledged: Rejected 7/9/09 - successfully appealed

SS received: 8 Oct 2009

Time to approval: 7 weeks 5 days

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: 2/9/09 more detailed CV requested, 7/9/2009 investigating rejection email see Post #98 in this thread, 22/9 req'd declaration of committment to state

 

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Name: bagonzo

Occupation: IT

Online SS submitted:16 August

SS acknowledged: Rec'd

SS received: rejected 19 October

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested:

 

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Name: PaulTerriMojo

Occupation: mechanical design engineer

Online SS submitted: 17th August 2009

SS acknowledged: 24 August 2009

SS received: 16th Sept 2009

Time to approval: 4 weeks 2 days

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

State advised DIAC:

Delays/further docs requested:

 

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Name: Allany

Occupation: Accountant

Online SS submitted: 18.08.09

SS acknowledged: 24.08.09

SS received: 24/9/09

Time to approval: 5 weeks 3 days

CO: 29/09/09

Visa Granted: 20/10/09

Delays/further docs requested

 

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Name: senorita

Occupation: Life Scientist

Online SS submitted: 24/08/2009

SS acknowledged: Yes

SS received: Rejected 7/10/09

Time to approval: VIC SS advised "Please be advised that current processing times are estimated at ten to twelve weeks."

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested:

 

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September Applications Submitted: 4 Approved: 2, Waiting 0, Rejected 2

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Name: Sunnyday

Occupation: Staff Nurse

Online SS submitted: 04/09/09

SS acknowledged:

SS received: 08/09/09

Time to approval: 4 days

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested:

 

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Name: KerryCraig

Occupation: General Electrician

Online SS submitted: 10/9/09

SS acknowledged:

SS received: Nov 09

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: 20/10/09 more detailed CV requested

 

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Name: Suni.S

Occupation: IT

Online SS submitted: 15th Sept 2009

SS acknowledged:17th Sept 2009

Status:

SS received:

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: Requested for updated CV - as details about work expr for the last 2/4 months is not present.

 

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Name: JASWANT SAINI

Occupation: AC MECHANIC

Online SS submitted: 20/09/2009

SS acknowledged: 25/09/2009

SS received: After going through your application and taking opinion of panel experts, Victorian Government decides not to proceed with sponsorship in your case. You may again apply for sponsorship after 6 months.

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested:

 

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October Applications Submitted: 3 Approved: 2, Waiting 1

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Name: Philip, Diane and Aaron

Occupation: Civil Engineer (CSL)

Online SS submitted: 7th Oct

SS acknowledged: 8th Oct

SS received: 23rd Oct

Time to approval: 16 days

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: Just got asked for more detailed CV and reasons wanting to live in Vic for SS.

 

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Name: siAvAsh

Occupation: Plant Engineer

Online SS submitted: 28.Oct.2009

SS acknowledged: 29.Oct.2009

SS received: 15.Jan.2010

Time to approval: 10 weeks

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested:

 

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Name: DGroh (Edit from VickyMel - DGroh only posted 3 times on PIO and therefore we may never know if they obtained SS or not?)

Occupation: Urban and Regional Planner - CSL

Online SS submitted: 26 October 2009

SS acknowledged: 29 October 2009

SS received:

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: N/A

 

 

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November Applications Submitted: 2, Approved: 2, Waiting 0

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Name: Stevenson

Occupation: Plumber

Online ss submitted: 16/11/09

SS Acknowledged:

SS Recived: 21/12/09

Time to Approval:

State Advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further DOCs req.:

 

Name: ulaganayagan

Occupation:Mechanical Engineer (MODL,CSL) HR India

Applied for Victoria SS:15/11/09

Request for CV with Employment History:29/11/09

Acknowledgement of new CV and information that processing started and out come will take upto 10 Weeks

Parelley applied for 175 on 29/11/09

Date further detailed CV requested:02-Dec-10

Date Approval email recieved :11-Feb-10

 

 

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December Applications Submitted: 1, Waiting 0, Rejected 1

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Name: KUNAL K

Occupation: PRODUCTION ENGINEER - CSL

Online SS submitted: 3 DECEMBER 2009

SS acknowledged: 3 DECEMBER 2009

SS received:

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: DETAILED CV REQUESTED IN 2-3 DAYS AFTER SUBMISSION

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March 2010 Applications Submitted: 1, Waiting 1, Rejected 0

Name: Shahzad

Occupation: Network security - CSL, MODL

Online SS submitted: 3 March 2010

SS acknowledged: 9 MArch 2010

SS received:

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: NOT YET

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*** PLEASE READ 4th Feb 2010

I don't get into this thread as often as I used to so if things get active and you want to start a new thread so that you can utilise the front page please do so and feel free to take anything from this page to assist.

VickyMel

[Guest VickyMel]

Name: Shahzad

Occupation: Network security - CSL, MODL

Online SS submitted: 3 March 2010

SS acknowledged: 9 MArch 2010

SS received:

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: NOT YET

 

Name: Reza

Occupation: Civil engineer- Site Engineer

Vic SS Application date : 09 Mar 10

Vic asked for detailed CV + Reason for choosing Vic: 13 Mar 10

Replied Vic : 14 Mar

Status: Waiting:SLEEP:

 

Hi Shazad and Reza

 

Welcome to the thread - I have added you both to the front page.

 

Good luck I hope you hear from Victoria soon.

 

VickyMel

[Guest Jazz]

Hi Folks,

 

 

 

I was getting an email from the smp.applications@liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au and they send

 

this same one like one week ago.

 

In my opinion this is a automatic email...

 

I quote a part of it....

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Thank you for your email.

 

 

As previously advised, you appear to have an occupation that is currently included in our Skilled – Sponsored Eligibility list which means you may be eligible for state sponsorship under the Skilled – Sponsored visa category so your Skilled – Regional application has been closed and you are required to complete a new online application under the Skilled – Sponsored visa scheme as we are unable to transfer your information.

 

 

 

The Skilled – Sponsored visa is a permanent visa which would enable you to live and work anywhere in Victoria, whereas Skilled – Regional visa holders are restricted to living and working in regional Victoria only. Refer to our website for information regarding these different visas: Skilled Migrants - Live in Victoria.

 

 

You can check your eligibility for Skilled – Sponsored state sponsorship through the following link: Skilled Migrants - Live in Victoria.

 

 

 

If you are eligible to apply for sponsorship under the Skilled – Sponsored visa scheme, you can apply online: http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/manageyouraccount/apply-for-visa-sponsorship.

 

 

You will need to include:

 

 

Your detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) or employment history – only send an English version.

 

A copy of any qualifications or trade certificates, or your skill assessment. Note that a skill assessment is not required at initial time of application if you do not already have one.

 

 

Please quote Reference Number : SR-2010-0xxxx in all of your communication to us.

 

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My questions in my email before were: Is my application still running , or need they some documents or whats going wrong with my application and they send me the same email again.....

 

 

Anyone received the same email ??

 

Regards Jazz

[MichelleH]

Hi Jazz

 

I'm sure I've seen a similar post (maybe on this thread or the "176 SS non-csl"). I'm sorry I can't help more than that. I hope it all works out for you.

 

Michelle

[Guest Jazz]

Hi Folks,

 

I was written my third email to this bug house company....

I asked them again whats wrong with my application or if they need more documents or something else and I am getting this response.

 

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Thank you for your email.

 

As previously advised, your occupation is currently listed on our Skilled – Sponsored Eligibility List and we suggest you apply under this visa scheme and therefore have closed your Skilled – Regional application.

 

The Skilled – Sponsored visa is a permanent visa which would enable you to live and work anywhere in Victoria. The Skilled – Regional Sponsored visa is a temporary visa which restricts you to live and work in regional Victoria only. Please refer to our website for information regarding these different visas: Skilled Migrants - Live in Victoria.

 

You are now required to complete a new online application under the Skilled –Sponsored visa scheme as we are unable to transfer your information.

 

Please quote Reference Number : SR-2010-xxxxx in all of your communication to us.

 

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What I do now is apply again for the SS , but I am lonely in the dark what was wrong with my first one ???

 

I will keep you in the loop....

 

Best wishes to all -JAZZ-

[reza]

what is your occupation?

[Guest Jazz]

what is your occupation?

 

 

 

I am a General...... Plumber :santadance:

[Guest khotkunal]

Hello Jazz,

What I understand from their reply is that they want you to apply again for the 176 visa.

I do not understand what the logic is behind advising the applicant what visa he should apply but that is the case with these weird Vic immigration people.

Hope it works out fine at the end.

Best of luck.

Regards

KK...

[Guest VickyMel]

Hi Folks,

 

I was written my third email to this bug house company....

I asked them again whats wrong with my application or if they need more documents or something else and I am getting this response.

 

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Thank you for your email.

 

As previously advised, your occupation is currently listed on our Skilled – Sponsored Eligibility List and we suggest you apply under this visa scheme and therefore have closed your Skilled – Regional application.

 

The Skilled – Sponsored visa is a permanent visa which would enable you to live and work anywhere in Victoria. The Skilled – Regional Sponsored visa is a temporary visa which restricts you to live and work in regional Victoria only. Please refer to our website for information regarding these different visas: Skilled Migrants - Live in Victoria.

 

You are now required to complete a new online application under the Skilled –Sponsored visa scheme as we are unable to transfer your information.

 

Please quote Reference Number : SR-2010-xxxxx in all of your communication to us.

 

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What I do now is apply again for the SS , but I am lonely in the dark what was wrong with my first one ???

 

I will keep you in the loop....

 

Best wishes to all -JAZZ-

 

I doubt that there was anything wrong with your first application but rather that they want you to apply for the 176 permanent visa rather than the 475 temporary rural visa.

 

The only negative is that you need to resubmit your application - the benefits are that you would have a permanent visa and would therefore be able to stay in Australia whereas the 475 is not permanent. You would also be able to work anywhere in Victoria whereas the 475 would mean you could not work in certain areas.

 

It is a better deal - if you are determined that the 475 is what you want then I think you would have to write back to them explaining why you think the 475 is better for you?

 

Good luck

VickyMel

[Guest sun chasers]

please could you add us to the timeline too, even though we have decided to go for a 175 instead of 176. thanks.

 

Name: sun chasers

Occupation: IT 2231-79

Online SS submitted: 14 Feb 2010

SS acknowledged: 23 Feb 2010

SS received:

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: NOT YET

[Guest VickyMel]

please could you add us to the timeline too, even though we have decided to go for a 175 instead of 176. thanks.

 

Name: sun chasers

Occupation: IT 2231-79

Online SS submitted: 14 Feb 2010

SS acknowledged: 23 Feb 2010

SS received:

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: NOT YET

 

Thanks Sunchasers I have added you to the first page. Good luck I hope you hear soon and can go the CSL route before it closes - otherwise maybe it might be useful to use the 176s after all.

 

VickyMel

[Guest sun chasers]

thank you!:biggrin:

[Guest jackalz05]

Hi guys,

I am just wondering, what is the criteria of "SS Acknowledged"?

I submitted my Vic Sponsorship on 25 Feb 2010 and to date, my application status is still blank. I'll update this thread with mine also.

 

Name: Jackalz05

Occupation: IT 2231-79 (still waiting for ACS result)

Online SS submitted: 25 Feb 2010

SS acknowledged:

SS received:

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested:

1) 4 Mar 2010: Declaration form to sign on the commitment to stay in Vic for at least 2 years

2) 4 Mar 2010: Letter stating reasons why I would like to stay in Vic

 

please could you add us to the timeline too, even though we have decided to go for a 175 instead of 176. thanks.

 

Name: sun chasers

Occupation: IT 2231-79

Online SS submitted: 14 Feb 2010

SS acknowledged: 23 Feb 2010

SS received:

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: NOT YET

[Guest VickyMel]

Hi guys,

I am just wondering, what is the criteria of "SS Acknowledged"?

I submitted my Vic Sponsorship on 25 Feb 2010 and to date, my application status is still blank.

 

Hi Jackalz

Welcome to the thread I have added you to the first page.

I would not worry about checking the application status on the web - as far as this thread is aware it never seems to have been updated for anyone. It sounds like VIC have your application OK as they have asked you for more details.

Every one hears sooner or later by email whether you are successful of not.

They seem to work on industryal panels which look at different occupation types at the same time - so when you see other IT hearing you should expect to hear back also.

 

Goodluck

VickyMel

 

[n111kkx]

I had a strange email from Victoria!! asking if I had received our Visa and that I had an obligation to tell them that I had received it!!!! I emailed them back to explain that of course we would let them know and we were eager to get it but according to recent information we could be waiting until the end of 2012? most odd. We are in Oz on holiday so whether they were notified that we were here? has anyone else had an email?

[Guest VickyMel]

Hi

 

Yep we had a similar email (and unfortunately have been nowhere near Oz). I have heard other people mention them as well - I think they just come up everynow and then so that they can start sending you the surveys.

 

Did you have a great trip? I'm so jealous.

 

Vicky

[n111kkx]

We are still here and wow what a country - it is so quiet and un-populated compared to the UK. People are sooooo friendly and chat and talk wherever you go. We have both been offered work, but of course we need the illusive VISA !!!! The only slight change is that I love Sydney and didnt really get a feel for Melbourne/Victoria. So lots to think about and the work we have been offered is also in Sydney.

 

But we shall see this is our first visit and lots to mull over. Weather has ben great in Sydney and cloudy in Melbourne. It is just so nice to see the sunshine, we will try and pack some and bring it back with us next week!!!

[Guest VickyMel]

We are still here and wow what a country - it is so quiet and un-populated compared to the UK. People are sooooo friendly and chat and talk wherever you go. We have both been offered work, but of course we need the illusive VISA !!!! The only slight change is that I love Sydney and didnt really get a feel for Melbourne/Victoria. So lots to think about and the work we have been offered is also in Sydney.

 

But we shall see this is our first visit and lots to mull over. Weather has ben great in Sydney and cloudy in Melbourne. It is just so nice to see the sunshine, we will try and pack some and bring it back with us next week!!!

 

 

Excellent that you have job offers - now all you need is for them to offer to sponsor you.

 

Enjoy the rest of your stay - with luck the volcanic cloud over the UK and no-fly zone will force you to stay in Oz a bit longer.

 

VickyMel

[n111kkx]

Thanks Vickymel, we may have a sponsor as well - having a meeting with an employer on Monday, so will let you know how it goes. But even getting a sponsor then causes more issues! as I guess we would have to change the type of visa we apply for and we wouldnt get PR immediately, we would have to wait the 2 years.

 

So we may be tempted to wait until the new lists are available and the SMP as that may bump us up and give us the PR.

 

so many decisions!! and of course it will depend on the type of money that is offered. But still enjoying the sun, we went to "summer bay" yesterday and off to Bondi and Cooggee today. I broke my foot on day 4 of the holiday and looks like I will be upgraded on the flight home!!!

[Guest VickyMel]

Thanks Vickymel, we may have a sponsor as well - having a meeting with an employer on Monday, so will let you know how it goes. But even getting a sponsor then causes more issues! as I guess we would have to change the type of visa we apply for and we wouldnt get PR immediately, we would have to wait the 2 years.

 

So we may be tempted to wait until the new lists are available and the SMP as that may bump us up and give us the PR.

 

so many decisions!! and of course it will depend on the type of money that is offered. But still enjoying the sun, we went to "summer bay" yesterday and off to Bondi and Cooggee today. I broke my foot on day 4 of the holiday and looks like I will be upgraded on the flight home!!!

 

Bad news about the foot I hope it is holding up OK - I broke my big toe once it was agony trying to push the pedals in the car - owww! I hope it does not give you too much hassle.

I know about the worry with switching to 457 sponsorship we are applying for positions and IF we were to get lucky it is a bit of a worry what to do and whether to push for the 121

VickyMel

[Guest jackalz05]

Thanks VickyMel. I hope everything's smooth.

Hi Jackalz

Welcome to the thread I have added you to the first page.

I would not worry about checking the application status on the web - as far as this thread is aware it never seems to have been updated for anyone. It sounds like VIC have your application OK as they have asked you for more details.

Every one hears sooner or later by email whether you are successful of not.

They seem to work on industryal panels which look at different occupation types at the same time - so when you see other IT hearing you should expect to hear back also.

 

Goodluck

VickyMel

 

[Guest ulaganayagan]

Thanks Vickymel, we may have a sponsor as well - having a meeting with an employer on Monday, so will let you know how it goes. But even getting a sponsor then causes more issues! as I guess we would have to change the type of visa we apply for and we wouldnt get PR immediately, we would have to wait the 2 years.

 

So we may be tempted to wait until the new lists are available and the SMP as that may bump us up and give us the PR.

 

so many decisions!! and of course it will depend on the type of money that is offered. But still enjoying the sun, we went to "summer bay" yesterday and off to Bondi and Cooggee today. I broke my foot on day 4 of the holiday and looks like I will be upgraded on the flight home!!!

 

Hi

 

Since you have first hand information,can you pl share if there are enough jobs in Manufacturing Industry.I have started applying from my current country.But most of them responded saying that they have shortlisted other canditates and advised us to keep trying.I plan to be in Melbourne by End May-10.

 

So far exited,but now tensed

[Guest nitsy]

Hi Guys,

 

The Live in Vic website states that the 176 lists have been updated on 19th April 2010, however the documents still shows last updated on 17th July 2009. Does anyone have any idea what they have updated on 19th?

 

Thanks & regards,

Nitsy

[Guest VickyMel]

Thanks Nitsy that is useful info

 

The one I have on my computer (from when we were applying) is dated 15th May 2009 - I don't know if that was the last one.

Very odd this new one says July 09 on the document but April 2010 on the web site.

 

VickyMel

[cornish78]

Hi VickyMel

 

Can you add our details?

 

Name:Cornish78

Occupation:Network Security

Online SS submitted:29/4/10

SS acknowledged:30/4/10

SS received:

Time to approval:

State advised DIAC:

CO:

Visa Granted:

Delays/further docs requested: