Guest Hopejay Posted November 6, 2010 Name: HopeJay Date of Visa application: 1st July 2010 Nationality: British High/Low Risk: Low Risk? Trade/profession: Motor Mechanic Visa type: 176 SS Which State Sponsored:VIC Date of SMP Applications: Date of SMP Granted: Onshore/offshore: Offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: 2 Medicals submitted: Police check submitted: Date CO assigned: Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GGx0x0 580 Posted November 7, 2010 Buuuuuummmmmmppppppp :biggrin: Lodged 175 - 11 Dec 08, App SS WA - May 09, Granted 19/8/09, Frontloaded med and PC-July 09, redone August 2010......VISA GRANTED 10/12/2010 :jiggy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevenson 255 Posted November 7, 2010 Hi all, I don't know yet if i am cat 2, so don't want to jinx this. I have Vic SS and am on the list, but want to wait till I hear (sorry bout the glass half empty attitude, but it is DIAC), good to see some of the people from VickyMel's VIC SS thread hope you are all well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddygunner 84 Posted November 7, 2010 Name: paddy Date of Visa application: 23 oct 2010 Nationality: irish High/Low Risk: Trade/profession: sec school teacher Visa type: 176 Which State Sponsored: vic Date of SMP Applications: feb 2010 Date of SMP Granted: 18 oct 2010 Onshore/offshore: off Pre-November 2010 Category: cat 3 Medicals submitted: Police check submitted: Date CO assigned: Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TinaG Posted November 7, 2010 I so want to join this thread, but have to continue waiting on SA. Wish they'd get a move on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bootco Posted November 7, 2010 Buuuuuummmmmmppppppp :biggrin: Hi, what's the gut feeling re construction trades on W.A's S.M.P everyone? All we've heard lately is that EVERY building trade is in critical demand there but with all the disappointments experienced since beginning this process I'm finding it hard to be optmistic now. I note that VIC does not have solid nor fibrous plasterers on it's smp, God forbid WA follows suit. Best wishes for everyone on this journey. Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dunkl 10 Posted November 7, 2010 I don't know is it really relevant for me anymore in which category I belong. When I got CO two weeks ago, it was cat3, now maybe it's cat2, may I stay in both categories and see what happens next?:eek::twitcy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest smithys Posted November 7, 2010 I so want to join this thread, but have to continue waiting on SA. Wish they'd get a move on Feeling your pain!! xxxxx:hug: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bootco Posted November 7, 2010 Whats your take on my earlier post please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest smithys Posted November 7, 2010 Whats your take on my earlier post please? Hi, I personally feel from what I've read, and it's only an opinion, that construction trades are needed in WA and hopefully these will be included in their SMP. I know they've been quiet re:SMP and I have to admit I haven't really kept up to date with WA. However SA, who like WA, have traditionally needed construction trades have included Plasterer on their interim list and I can only hope and take this as a good sign with view to thier SMP (again only guessing tho!!). With regards to Vic I wouldn't be too worried by that, as I think they have always had a tight list and plasterers (unless I'm mistaken) were not on it previously. It's really hard waiting I know, but at the moment that's all we can do!! I hope we get what we're wishing for and as it stands I am trying to feel hopeful for Plasterers. Lots of luck and I wish you all the best. Rose x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bootco Posted November 7, 2010 Thanks Smithys. All the best to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sydkeek24 Posted November 7, 2010 Name:TraceyandAlan Date of Visa application:11/11/ 2008 Nationality:Irish High/Low Risk:Low Risk Trade/profession:Metal Fabricator Visa type:176 SS Which State Sponsored:Victoria Date of SMP Applications: Date of SMP Granted: Onshore/offshore:Offshore Pre-November 2010 Category:Cat 3 Medicals submitted:10/03/ 2010 Police check submitted: Date CO assigned: 25/11/2010 Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Thanks Connie, We submitted our our irish police checks 2 nights ago and an Australian police check for me(Alan) as i was there for over a year with a bunch of other stuff requested by our case officer (team 2 ) they got back with in 15 minutes with acknowledgement of files recieved but was surprised when they asked for an Australian police check for tracey for the one year work/holiday she spent out there and a police cert. for N.Z for the same one year work/holiday visa. I was'nt aware that they included that type of visa in the Q "Have you lived in another country other than your own for more than a year" Just something for the other users to think about if they want to get a head start on D.I.A.C and have them at the ready as now i have to wait for them to come back which might take a bit of time. Cheers Yes, thanks for the two threads (Cat 2 and Cat 3), great help to see how and how fast things are moving forward! And for the Cat 3 applicants it will also be of interest to see how the Cat 2 guys are doing. One question though: Date CO assigned: 25/11/2010 This is in the future, right, or am I getting something wrong here? :wideeyed: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GGx0x0 580 Posted November 8, 2010 Sorted thanks for pointing that out :smile: Regards Connie :hug: Lodged 175 - 11 Dec 08, App SS WA - May 09, Granted 19/8/09, Frontloaded med and PC-July 09, redone August 2010......VISA GRANTED 10/12/2010 :jiggy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matjones 860 Posted November 8, 2010 Name: Mat Jones Date of Visa application: 03/2009 Nationality: British High/Low Risk: Low Trade/profession: Application Analyst & Programmer Visa type: 175 & 176 Which State Sponsored: ACT Date of SMP Applications: Date of SMP Granted: 7/11/2010 Onshore/offshore: Offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: Cat3 Medicals submitted: Yes Police check submitted: Yes Date CO assigned: Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Moved to Oz 02/2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jumbojet Posted November 8, 2010 Name: Jumbojet Date of Visa Application: 19 Dec 2008 Nationality: South African High/Low Risk: High Trade/profession: General Manager Visa Type: 176 Which State Sponsored: ACT!!! Date of SMP Application: 10 April 2010 Date SMP granted: 24 May 2010 Onshore/offshore: Offshore Pre-Nov 2010 Category: Cat 4 Medicals submitted: No Police clearances submitted: No Date CO assigned: Date Visa granted: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sibella 12 Posted November 8, 2010 Name: Sibella Date of Visa application: 13 January 2010 Nationality: South African High/Low Risk: High Trade/profession: Management Consultant Visa type: 176 Which State Sponsored: ACT Date of SMP Applications: June 2009 Date of SMP Granted: October 2009 Onshore/offshore: Offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: Yes Medicals submitted: Not yet Police check submitted: Not yet Date CO assigned: Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuching 66 Posted November 8, 2010 Name: Kuching Date of Visa application: 24 Dec 2009 Nationality: Malaysian High/Low Risk: Low Risk Trade/profession: Graphic Designer Visa type: 176 Which State Sponsored: ACT Date of SMP Applications: 23/07/2009 Date of SMP Granted: 12/11/2009 Onshore/offshore: Offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: 4 Medicals submitted: not yet Police check submitted: not yet Date CO assigned: not yet Date of employment verification (If applicable): nil Date visa granted: not yet IELTS - 21/05/09 |*| Graphic Designer VETASSESS 22/06/09 |*| Quota Check 03/07/09 |*| ACT SS 12/11/09 |*| DIAC 176 Visa 24/12/09 |*| CO 23/11/10 |*| Medical 15/12/10 |*| PCC 16/12/10 |*| Visa Granted 31/12/10 |*| Visit 26/09/11 |*| Arrival 08/02/12 *blog* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GGx0x0 580 Posted November 8, 2010 Name: SibellaDate of Visa application: 13 January 2010 Nationality: South African High/Low Risk: High Trade/profession: Management Consultant Visa type: 176 Which State Sponsored: ACT Date of SMP Applications: June 2009 Date of SMP Granted: October 2009 Onshore/offshore: Offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: Yes Medicals submitted: Not yet Police check submitted: Not yet Date CO assigned: Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Hello Sibella and Welcome to the thread :smile: Nice to see another South African joining. Could you please tell me which Category you were in before the SMP's came out? Regards Connie :hug: Lodged 175 - 11 Dec 08, App SS WA - May 09, Granted 19/8/09, Frontloaded med and PC-July 09, redone August 2010......VISA GRANTED 10/12/2010 :jiggy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
need2chew 10 Posted November 8, 2010 Name:need2chew Date of Visa application:11/11/2008 Nationality:British High/Low Risk:Low Trade/profession:Cook Visa type:176 Which State Sponsored:ACT Date of SMP Applications: Date of SMP Granted:(Old SS) - May 2010 Onshore/offshore:offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: 4 Medicals submitted: not yet Police check submitted:Yes Date CO assigned: Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hakunamatata Posted November 8, 2010 Name: Hakunamatama Date of Visa application:01/09/2009 High/Low Risk: High Trade/profession:Cook Visa type:176 Which State Sponsored:ACT Date of SMP Granted:(Old SS) - 24/08/2009 Onshore/offshore:offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: 4 Medicals submitted: 29/09/2009 Police check submitted: No Date CO assigned: Waiting........ :arghh: Date of employment verification (If applicable): :no: Date visa granted::no: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozzieland 959 Posted November 8, 2010 Name: ozzieland Date of Visa application: 22Apr2010 Nationality : Indian High/Low Risk: High Trade/profession: Office Manager Visa type: 176 Which State Sponsored: ACT Date of SMP Granted:(Old SS) : 22Jun2010 Onshore/offshore: Offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: 4 Medicals submitted: Not yet Police check submitted: Not yet Date CO assigned: Hopefully soon Date of employment verification (If applicable): Not yet Date visa granted:Hopefully soon IELTs/5Sep9/L8.5 R7.5 W7.5 S8 OA8VetApp23Nov09 +ive5Mar10CV VeriACT8Mar10Rec-16Apr10AppACTSS-dox sent27Apr10ApprvlRecd22Jun10App.176-SMP 22Apr10CO-22Nov10PCC/Meds-Dec2010 Visa Granted-4Feb2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fashionably Late 219 Posted November 8, 2010 Name: Fashionably Late Date of Visa application: 22 December 2009 Nationality: British High/Low Risk: Low Risk Trade/profession: Chief Information Officer Visa type: 176 Which State Sponsored: ACT Date of SMP Applications: 30 June 2009 Date of SMP Granted: 06 November 2009 Onshore/offshore: Offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: 4 Medicals submitted: Police check submitted: Date CO assigned: Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cutiemcprettybobbi 304 Posted November 8, 2010 Name: cutiemcprettybobbi Date of Visa application: oct 08 Nationality: british High/Low Risk: low Trade/profession:public relations Visa type:176 Which State Sponsored:ACT Date of SMP Applications: Date of SMP Granted:march 10' --old ss granted Onshore/offshore:Off Pre-November 2010 Category: crappy 4 Medicals submitted: not yet Police check submitted:not yet Date CO assigned: Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: app fam sponsored 175 oct 08, July/sept 09 off CSL, app ACT ss Oct 09, received March 10, on ACT SMP nov 10, on ACT SMP and CO assigned 15th NOv, f**k yey!!!!!! VISA GRANTED 9TH FEB, YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHH!!!!!!:biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sibella 12 Posted November 8, 2010 Hello Sibella and Welcome to the thread :smile: Nice to see another South African joining. Could you please tell me which Category you were in before the SMP's came out? Regards Connie :hug: Category 4 with hubby's job removed from the ACT list a while ago - that's why we can't believe our luck!!!:jiggy::notworthy::jiggy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clickettuk 228 Posted November 8, 2010 Hi Connie, Please add me to your Cat 2 list - can't believe the wait is over!!!!! Name:clickettuk Date of Visa application:23/05/2009 Nationality:British High/Low Risk:Low Trade/profession:ICT Security Specialist Visa type:176 Which State Sponsored:ACT Date of SMP Applications: Date of SMP Granted:(Old SS) - 07/01/2010 Onshore/offshore:offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: 4 Medicals submitted: booked for end of November Police check submitted: posted - awaiting response Date CO assigned:not yet Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: THANKS! 176 SS non-CSL: April 2009 IELTS; May 2009 Skills Assessment; 22nd May 2009 Lodged 175; 21st September 2009 Lodged ACT SS; 7th January 2010 ACT SS Approved and switched to 176; 17th November 2010 Cat 2 and Case Officer assigned; 8th December 2010 VISA GRANTED :jiggy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
