claireg Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Hell! Yes I would say that that describes it! I was probably a few weeks off a CO and now well it feels like I'm being leapfogged because WA and DIAC haven't pulled their finger out yet. Fingers crossed for you. The press release about ACT SMP said that the other states SMP's were coming out in a matter of weeks. Commencement of ACT State Migration Plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smithys Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Hell! Yes I would say that that describes it! I was probably a few weeks off a CO and now well it feels like I'm being leapfogged because WA and DIAC haven't pulled their finger out yet. Think WA and SA are off somewhere together Jodie! Probably having a lovely time! :arghh: Forgetting all about us!:party_hat_emoticon_:party_hat_emoticon_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharmedP3 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Hell! Yes I would say that that describes it! I was probably a few weeks off a CO and now well it feels like I'm being leapfogged because WA and DIAC haven't pulled their finger out yet. You and me both hun.... the way DIAC WERE progressing you and I were likely to have got CO's/ Visa's this month... fat chance now :cry: 4 times now the bloody rug has been pulled when we've thought we were close...but this is the closest we've been so feeling particularly gutted this time.... Just want my kids to meet their grandparents and vice versa... would like to see my mum, sister and brother again - it's been nearly 11 years :frown: I really think all the states should have released their SMP's together... although in all honesty the whole bloody system stinks and all applications should just be done in date order... they either want you or they don't... they could have had alot more of us there by now, contributing to their economy if they didn't spend so much time phaffing around with the system -delaying everyone's applications!! Bloody muppets couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGx0x0 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 WELCOME and CONGRATULATIONS TO COTS AND FITZ SHER on getting a CO. Regards Connie :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n111kkx Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Morning fellow PIO'ers I have extremely good news (for me). I sent a standard email to Adelaide to as for an update on our application. Lo and behold we get a case officer this morning!!! Name: N111kkx Date of Visa application: 9th October 2009 Nationality: British High/Low Risk: Low Risk Trade/profession: Electrician Visa type: 176 Which State Sponsored: Victoria Date of SMP Applications: not applied just transfered due to SS - but we didnt have to do anything Date of SMP Granted: Onshore/offshore: Offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: 4 Medicals submitted: Police check submitted: Date CO assigned: 9th November 2010 Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Good Luck everyone xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGx0x0 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Welcome and CONGRATULATIONS on getting a CO!! :jiggy: Regards Connie :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hmva79 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Name: HMVA79 (Lenneke) Date of Visa application: 26-12-2009 Nationality: Dutch High/Low Risk: Low Trade/profession: social worker Visa type: 176 Which State Sponsored: VIC Date of SMP Applications: SS April 2010 Date of SMP Granted: SS May 2010 Onshore/offshore: Offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: 5 Medicals submitted: Police check submitted: Date CO assigned: 08-11-2010 Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGx0x0 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Welcome and CONGRATULATIONS HMVA79 (Lenneke)!!:jiggy: Regards Connie :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish78 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hi allThought I'd post ours after getting Vic sponsorship this week: Name:Cornish78 Date of Visa application:29/4/10 Nationality:British High/Low Risk:Low Trade/profession:Network Security (new code 261399) Visa type:176 Which State Sponsored:Victoria Date of SMP Applications:Old SS application - 29/4/10 Date of SMP Granted:(Old SS) - 3/11/10 Onshore/offshore:offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: None Medicals submitted: Police check submitted: Date CO assigned:September 2010 but didn't progress further as no SS Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: We've been asked for medicals and police check today - all seems to be moving very fast...!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuching Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 oh wow.. this is really moving fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kittymeow Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 this is getting envious :em0400: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGx0x0 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 CONGRATULATIONS CORNISH 78 on getting a CO. Regards Connie :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest perfectstranger Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hi Connie, Can you add me to your category 2 list please: Name: perfectstranger Date of Visa application: Jan 2010 Nationality: High/Low Risk: High Trade/profession: ICT Visa type:886 Which State Sponsored: ACT Date of SMP Applications: Date of SMP Granted: Nov 2010 Onshore/offshore: Onshore Pre-November 2010 Category: 4 Medicals submitted: yes Police check submitted:yes Date CO assigned: Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claireg Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Wow the CO's seem to be on the ball for VIC Cat2 people. Congrats to you all. Claire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenson Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hi all, just got a CO, so I guess I am CAT2, connie I will put my details in a bit later as I am off to work ( been holding off as I did not want to jinx it).:jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PasonJayne Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Yes Victoria SMP Cat 2's seem to be rocketing through now, got confirmation as well of a case office been assigned to my application. Didn't expect anything for a few months yet. Name: Pasonjayne Date of Visa application: 30-12-2009 Nationality: English High/Low Risk: Low Trade/profession: Auto Electrician Visa type: 175 Which State Sponsored: VIC Date of SMP Applications: SS Feb 2010 Date of SMP Granted: SS March 2010 Onshore/offshore: Offshore Pre-November 2010 Category: 3 Medicals submitted: No Police check submitted:Yes Date CO assigned: 09-11-2010 Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fashionably Late Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Stupid question but how do we know if we have a CO? Also, if you have an agent, can you still email Adelaide and ask for an update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGx0x0 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Welcome andCONGRATULATIONS PASONJAYNE on getting a CO!!:jiggy: Regards Connie :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PasonJayne Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Stupid question but how do we know if we have a CO? Also, if you have an agent, can you still email Adelaide and ask for an update? If i was you i would stay up to 10:30PM tonight and speak to Adelaide direct and ask them the open question "What prioirty is my application sitting at?" You can still call them even if you have an agent as long as you have your ref number or TRA number. If you have an agent they would get the email confirmation of a case office so would be up to agent to let you know. Even when Adelaide confirm your level of priority, if you think you should be cat 2 now ask the operator if your application has been selected for review, because they can see on the system if a case officer is reviewing it before they actually send out the confirmation email, this is what happened to me. the operator confirmed my prioirty level as been 2 and then said "A case officer has been assigned is doing the initial checks and you will be contacted soon" Some operators wouldnt have told you this unless you asked. As i mentined in another post it is pot luck witht the competency of the operator so that is why it is worth calling in every few weeks. Obvioulsy this is only my opinion but it has helped me keep some sanity for the last 12 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fashionably Late Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Thank you so much! What number would I have my husband call? Nevermind, I just found the number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PasonJayne Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Thank you so much! What number would I have my husband call? 00 61 1300 364 613 If not using skype or other international calling method call bang on 10.30PM when they open otherwise you may be in a queue for a while and the call is expensive. On average you need to allocae about 10 mins which could cost you £10 ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hopejay Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 FINALLY!!!!! Also had word this morning of my CO being assigned. Medicals booked for Nov 19th. Yipee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGx0x0 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 CONGRATULATION HOPEJAY on getting a CO!! 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: Medicals submitted: Police check submitted: Date CO assigned: 9 November 2010 Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Regards Connie :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madrista Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 CONGRATULATION HOPEJAY on getting a CO!! 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: Medicals submitted: Police check submitted: Date CO assigned: 9 November 2010 Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Regards Connie :hug: So QUICKLY!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VickyMel Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 OK I'm multiple posting (sorry to those of you this will annoy :wink:) Connie - please edit my details and put me down as having a CO !!!! I think DIAC must have had my file in the coffee room for the last few days laughing at all the evidence I sent to prove we were De facto. Maybe that's why we did not hear earlier about a CO - I was getting a bit worried they had forgotten me. :eek: But we have heard now that we have a CO :jiggy: So excited I can't tell you all. The only thing that would make me happier is that all of the people I know on PIO and have stories I have followed were on this thread listed with a CO as well. Of course I still need something to worry about :wubclub: Now I have been comfort eating this last year - am I going to be OK for the BMI at the health test? All Wolla Bolla's fault with those fig rolls.:swoon: The rest of you SMP'ers to be who are still waiting for yuor states to announce :arghh: I will warm up the CO for you so that when you get him he speeds your application through very quickly. :hug: you will be here soon. A very, very happy VickyMel :jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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