jryan2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi, I've just received email from CO after months of waiting. I have visited this site several times when I lodged my visa application and the topics really helped me. Here's my timeline for reference: October 2010 - Applied for TRA Skills Assessment December 2010 - Received TRA Skills Assessment May 2011 - Took IELTS test. June 15, 2011 - Applied for Visa Subclass 176 (Family-sponsored); I have a sister in Brisbane with a PR after 3years of residency. February 16, 2012 - received an email from CO asking for Form80, additional work experience documents, and change in circumstances form. I was given 28days to comply. After this I expect the CO will be asking for health and police checks for me and my family. Best Regards to All, Jryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jryan2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hello Everyone, I am confused about Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176) relative sponsorship. I have my skills assessed from ACS as Systems Administrator - ANZSCO 262113 which is listed in SOL-2. My sister is a permanent resident of Australia from last 3 years. I want to know can she sponsor me for the 176 visa ? From the DIAC website it says as stated below. Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176) A permanent visa for people unable to meet the Skilled – Independent requirements. Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia or nominated by a participating state or territory government. Applicants must pass a points test. But according to a migration agent this is no longer possible, I am confused, would really appreciate if someone has a view on this. Hi illuminati, My sister was confirmed as Permanent Resident in February 2011. She was able to sponsor me in June 2011 when I lodged my visa subclass 176 application. If your sister has proof (letter) of her permanent residency then I believe she can sponsor you. Best Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabound Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Yes had to fill it in and submit it. Bit of a pain but worth it in the end. Tommy Thanks Tommy, did you fill it in just for the main applicant, or dependents too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyg Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Yes for all applicants I'm afraid. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabound Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Yes for all applicants I'm afraid. Enjoy Thanks, doing it now! Torture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabound Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Morning, how is everybody? Allocation dates have moved on a little: Once all the June applications have been allocated a CO, I am hoping that things will get moving again! Did anyone who is married need to submit evidence of the history of your relationship? Not sure if I do. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenpen87 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Attended Medicals in Edinburgh yesterday, quickest £290 each me and my fella have every paid lol. Apparently a family of 3 had arrived there from Inverness in the morning without passports so couldn't go ahead with medicals!! That's gotta hurt:wacko:. Police checks posted too, just a waiting game name. It's all getting very real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavache Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 i have got a co on 20/02 , submitted all police checks and medicals. ( for 3 persons ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbrads Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 i have got a co on 20/02 , submitted all police checks and medicals. ( for 3 persons ) When did you apply? Had I realized there was such a time difference between SS and FS, I'd've gone SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahulpatel1969 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Lavache what is your timeline i have got a co on 20/02 , submitted all police checks and medicals. ( for 3 persons ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mdeejacks Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hi Jimmithechew, nice one on getting there in the end, are you still in blighty or somewhere sunny? we have just completed on the sale of our house today and we are looking to book our flight this weekend for late next month. let me know hoe you re getting on cheers jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nicheru Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 got CO(team 7) last March 26. visa granted last April 2. :jiggy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa83 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Its official we are PR :biggrin: as of the 20th March 2012 we can finally stay in Aus no more working visa. Journey still not over as we are now going to move to the Gold Coast from Sydney. Good luck to anyone who is still waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest London2brisbane Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I am a bit confused. Got an email today requesting our medicals signed by a case officer. Does this mean we have a case officer assigned? We only applied for the visa in November 2011. I won't get to excited yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest London2brisbane Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Guys, Am I the only person in the UK who's recently submitted an application for a FS 176? Have I made a mistake in doing so, I wonder? I had no idea the waiting time for FS vs. SS was so much longer. (The "priority table" makes no distinction, as far as I recall.) Does anyone know what the current waiting time is likely to be? From what I've read, they seem to be speeding up the process a bit? Cheers, Simon We've applied fro FS176 in November 2011. We've just received leeter from CO requesting medicals. I am very suprised at the speed it is moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyg Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Yeeeesssss Visa granted this morning. Leaving for oz in 4 weeks. Good luck all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arshad Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 still here after putting visa in on 9th Sept 2009 We too applied in 2009 on FS 176 visa on 28.9.2009 and will have to wait till new budget year for things to move in our Cat 5! Agggghhhhhh! for some of us things just move too slow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabound Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Yeeeesssss Visa granted this morning. Leaving for oz in 4 weeks. Good luck all Well done! You dont waste time! All the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyg Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Thanks wabound. Waited long enough so onwards and upwards ( or downwards) as they say. All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aamer Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hi Guys, I hope someone can help/answer my question. I am software Engineer from HR country; I applied for Family Sponsored 176 Visa - Cat 4 offshore. On 3rd March my status on the immi website changed to Application being processed further. I am still waiting for a CO to contact us requesting for further information. According to my Agent, He has contact DIAC and they have advised him that a CO has been assigned and he will contact him shortly. The DIAC website states the 176 Family visa has been processed until 12th September, I lodged my application in June. Does anybody on this thread in a similar situation? or is it just me who has been unlucky...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admalik Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Hi, Sorry for posting this info late... Got Case office Assigned on 28 Feb 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabound Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Quick question. From when all of your documents were recieved by your CO, all in order, how long did the visa grant take? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyg Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Took us about three weeks of agony . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jryan2012 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Just an update...maybe some of the June 2011 applicants are on the same timeline? October 2010 - Applied for TRA Skills Assessment December 2010 - Received TRA Skills Assessment May 2011 - Took IELTS test. June 15, 2011 - Applied for Visa Subclass 176 (Family-sponsored); I have a sister in Brisbane with a PR after 3years of residency. February 16, 2012 - received an email from CO Team 7 asking for Form80, additional work experience documents, and change in circumstances form (Form 1022). March 12, 2012 - informed CO all requirements/ docs requested are already uploaded. May 17, 2012 - received email from CO asking for medical clearance, police clearance, and Form 1022 Hoping to complete the medical and police clearances before mid-June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S and A Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Hi, We received email from CO at the end of April requesting police checks and medicals. These are now in, medical requirements showing as finalised 28/05/12. Just waiting now. Timeline as follows: 176 submitted June 2011 Case Officer Feb 2012 - further info requested re evidence of dependency Medicals & police checks requested by CO late April Police checks submitted mid May Medicals completed mid May, showing as finalised 28/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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