Hi everyone,
I’m happy to share that my subclass 189 visa was granted on December 1, 2025! Yey!! Super shocked and happy! I honestly didn’t expect the process to move this quickly.
For anyone who may find it helpful, here is my full timeline:
University Lecturer (ANZSCO 24211), 85 points, Offshore, DIY
19 Dec 2024 – Submitted VETASSESS Skills Assessment requirements
23 Jan 2025 – Received VETASSESS positive assessment
22 Feb 2025 – Took PTE exam
23 Feb 2025 – Received PTE results (superior)
23 Feb 2025 – Submitted EOI for 189 (85 points, offshore)
21 Aug 2025 – Received ITA
28 Aug 2025 – Lodged visa application
1 Dec 2025 – Visa granted! TYL!!
I want to thank everyone in this forum. Your shared experiences, advice, and tips helped me throughout the process. The PTE tips posted in one of the threads here were very, very useful. Now, I will be going through the threads and guides on preparing for the big move. Thank you again to this community! Hope everyone still waiting gets their grant soooon!!