scarlett Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hi all, I wondered if anybody can clear this up for me? Am I reading this thread and Category 2 thread properly? Are COs being allocated as quick as a month after state sponsorship approval? Not sure if I'm not reading it right or if it's just certain visas going through this quick????? Many thanks x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammosaph Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hi all,I wondered if anybody can clear this up for me? Am I reading this thread and Category 2 thread properly? Are COs being allocated as quick as a month after state sponsorship approval? Not sure if I'm not reading it right or if it's just certain visas going through this quick????? Many thanks x We got allocated a case officer one week after DIAC were notified of our SS. We now have 4 weeks to sort our meds and criminal checks. So yes, you are reading the posts right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlett Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Thanks. That's actually quite scarey, especially as I'd planned exactly how the next year of my life was going to go whilst we waited for the visa to come through! It will be interesting to see how quickkly everybody else is allocated case officers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mipi Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Not sure if anyone can help? Due to the delays we have been experiencing, I sent an email to WA last night attaching CV, passport page and TRA letter in case of problems uploading on original application. I also expressed our anxiousness in hearing outcome as soon as possible due to future points changes. We received an email back stating sorry for delay but they are waiting for the outcome of a policy change which will affect our application. I cannot see any problems with our applicatioin at all, my OH has 8 years work experience as a floor finisher, holds a UK passport, we have funds of over AUD$ 110,000 after relocation costs including AUD$ 25,000 savings. Gone over reasons for choosing WA and although haven't written huge amounts included enough as far as we can see. Absolutely stumped and feeling extremely downhearted about it. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryandGillDublin Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 We know it will be a while yet for us until getting a CO but just wondered if anyone else, with a similar timeline to ourselves, has heard from DIAC? Just looking to see how long the queue is :biggrin: Cheers. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brideycollette Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Not sure if anyone can help? Due to the delays we have been experiencing, I sent an email to WA last night attaching CV, passport page and TRA letter in case of problems uploading on original application. I also expressed our anxiousness in hearing outcome as soon as possible due to future points changes. We received an email back stating sorry for delay but they are waiting for the outcome of a policy change which will affect our application. I cannot see any problems with our applicatioin at all, my OH has 8 years work experience as a floor finisher, holds a UK passport, we have funds of over AUD$ 110,000 after relocation costs including AUD$ 25,000 savings. Gone over reasons for choosing WA and although haven't written huge amounts included enough as far as we can see. Absolutely stumped and feeling extremely downhearted about it. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Hey mipi , i can't help on the above info you gave , just didn't like seeing you there all down heartened :hug: i do hope they get back to you , keep us posted ......if i see anything along the grapevine with changes i will shout Brides x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulswin Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I wonder what the policy change is?? We have'nt heard anything yet but agent said could be up to a 9 month wait before we get a co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest travelsparks Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I wonder what the policy change is?? We have'nt heard anything yet but agent said could be up to a 9 month wait before we get a co. All SS are being actioned now and up to the 15th February Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brideycollette Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 surely they couldn't be changing stuff again :goofy: pah i can't apply for 176 yet hubbies ship is at action stations ( training not for real lol ) :swoon:i need his signuture on the paperwork arghhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest travelsparks Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Blimey they change the visa restrictions like the wind!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mipi Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hi all, just spoken to WA to find out what the problem is. Our application is currently on hold due to this policy change. When they take into account the work experience, they exclude any informal trade apprenticeship, so although OH was working and being trained on the job (so to speak) this hasn't been included within the seven years experience. (Oh bugger, should have reworded CV). The policy change is hopefully going to be take into account these training years which should be implemented in the next few weeks. So fingers crossed should have a positive outcome in the next month or so. Hope this helps any future DIY applicants as I suppose if we had used an agent they would have known about this. Cheers, Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyirvine Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 :wacko:Wow that seems quick! What do you do for a living? My partner is a floor finisher we have just sent our tra forms then need to apply for state sponsorship! Then lodge! Nit surw how much paperwork is involved! If you could advise that would be most helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WAhopeful Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Congratulations to everyone with good news on SS approvals! Fingers tightly crossed for everyone who is still waiting... I was wondering if anyone who has recently got approved for SS WA and submitted the 176 SS visa to DIAC had a CO assigned and what were the timescales? Has anyone found a thread on this with similar focus as this one? Engineer - WA SS applied 31/12/2010 - approved WA SS 14/02/2011 - 176 SS applied 18/02/2011...waiting for a CO to be assigned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammosaph Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Congratulations to everyone with good news on SS approvals! Fingers tightly crossed for everyone who is still waiting... I was wondering if anyone who has recently got approved for SS WA and submitted the 176 SS visa to DIAC had a CO assigned and what were the timescales? Has anyone found a thread on this with similar focus as this one? Engineer - WA SS applied 31/12/2010 - approved WA SS 14/02/2011 - 176 SS applied 18/02/2011...waiting for a CO to be assigned. I read somewhere (but I don't know where) that if you got your WA SS over to/accepted by DIAC by 15 Feb you would be allocated a CO. 15 Feb appeard to be some kind of batch deadline. We got ours over to DIAC by 11 Feb and on 15 Feb got our CO. We now have 28 days to get and submit (or if not possible book/make arrangements for) our police and medical checks. Other posts have indicated that people are getting their visas then within about 3 months. I'm going to keep updating this thread with my progress. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WAhopeful Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Appears to be moving real fast :-) I am currently loading docs onto the online system - their e-mail indicated I need to attach forms 80 and 1221 - personal particulars for character assessments - it seems to be the same information we provided onto the online system though already. Did you complete them and attach with your 176 original submission? Cheers Engineer - WA SS applied 31/12/2010 - approved WA SS 14/02/2011 - 176 SS applied 18/02/2011...waiting for a CO to be assigned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest travelsparks Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I read somewhere (but I don't know where) that if you got your WA SS over to/accepted by DIAC by 15 Feb you would be allocated a CO. 15 Feb appeard to be some kind of batch deadline. We got ours over to DIAC by 11 Feb and on 15 Feb got our CO. We now have 28 days to get and submit (or if not possible book/make arrangements for) our police and medical checks. Other posts have indicated that people are getting their visas then within about 3 months. I'm going to keep updating this thread with my progress. Hope this helps. wow 4 days and got assigned a CO that is record time . I hopefully am not to long sent mine in on 30 Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammosaph Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Appears to be moving real fast :-) I am currently loading docs onto the online system - their e-mail indicated I need to attach forms 80 and 1221 - personal particulars for character assessments - it seems to be the same information we provided onto the online system though already. Did you complete them and attach with your 176 original submission? Cheers Engineer - WA SS applied 31/12/2010 - approved WA SS 14/02/2011 - 176 SS applied 18/02/2011...waiting for a CO to be assigned If I'm honest i don't know what was attached - we went through an agent. We just dutifully provided all the forms and bits of evidence/info that she requested and sat back and let her do the magic. She's been brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammosaph Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 wow 4 days and got assigned a CO that is record time . I hopefully am not to long sent mine in on 30 Jan Oops apologies, it was 10th not 11th Feb - 5 days to allocate the CO not 4! DIAC are soooo slloooooooowwwwww ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brideycollette Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Oops apologies, it was 10th not 11th Feb - 5 days to allocate the CO not 4! DIAC are soooo slloooooooowwwwww ; ) Christ Ammo that was so quick ! :wubclub: can i keep you as a luck charm for us please lol Brides xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest travelsparks Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Oops apologies, it was 10th not 11th Feb - 5 days to allocate the CO not 4! DIAC are soooo slloooooooowwwwww ; ) Oh they are slowing down!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jaffinoz Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hi guys,really keen to get our Visa application in now we have SS from WA week past Friday. Struggling with requirements for 176 visa ie: docs needed as its really not specific as regards online application.(both reg nurses) Any help really appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest travelsparks Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hi guys,really keen to get our Visa application in now we have SS from WA week past Friday. Struggling with requirements for 176 visa ie: docs needed as its really not specific as regards online application.(both reg nurses) Any help really appreciated. Fill in application and then at the end of it once you have paid your money there is a check list of items needed Passport, birth and marriage certificate ,qualifications certificates there is a list of items that they wanted attaching to your application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jaffinoz Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 As a registered nurse does DIAC require verification of training on visa application form? Do i need to have certified copy of Evidence of current right to practice? IELTS? Do they require whole doc signed/certified or just test report no? Passport pics? Certified or not?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest perth42 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hi if it helps we've had everything ceritfied, statements, passport photos, pages, p60's, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jaffinoz Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks very much folks, every little helps, in completeing this mammoth mission, Glad we are nearly at the last lap!!! Cheer JAFF xx:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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