Major update has been completed. Please help to report any abnormality that you are facing (in case there is any) to [email protected] . Thank you for your continued support guys!
Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC
17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
REESSEAdelaide Posts: 29Member Joined: Aug 26, 2014
@cgm, oo nga e, minsan hindi ko nalang iniisip, cguro pag end of the month tapos pasok yung July 16 sa update sa Aus immi, force ko na agent ko to follow up. Yaan mo, positive pa din yan.
just_g29North Ryde Posts: 51Member Joined: Aug 11, 2014
Received our grant today!.. thanks to God and thanks to all pipol in pinoyau sa mga information shared and sa pagdamay sa pahi2ntay!.. Good luck sa mga naghi2ntay pa.. all the best!
MAY 9, 2014 - EOI
MAY 26, 2014 -Received invitation
JULY 9, 2014 - Lodged visa
JULY 28, 2014 - Medical
AUG 1, 2014 -Medical submitted
Documents were uploaded..
Electronics Engineer 233411
2013
Oct - Made long overdue decision!
21-Nov - IELTS Results (L-8.5/R-8.0/W-7.0/S-7.0)
Dec - CDR preparations / Holiday Mode
2014
16-Jan - EA skills assessment receipt date
24-Jun - Received EA assessment result from our mailbox
25-Jun - Submitted EOI
28-Jul - Received invitation to apply visa 189
30-Jul - NBI Fingerprinting @ Cantonment Police/Authentication @ PH Embassy SG
1-Aug - Lodged Visa 189 application (w/ wife and 2 kids)
14-Aug - All Medicals Cleared
22-Sep - Uploaded last doc (SG COC)
9-Oct - Assigned CO - Adelaide T4 (Sent requested SG PCC which I already uploaded last Sep22)
10- Oct - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!
just_g29North Ryde Posts: 51Member Joined: Aug 11, 2014
MAY 9, 2014 - EOI
MAY 26, 2014 -Received invitation
JULY 9, 2014 - Lodged visa
JULY 28, 2014 - Medical
AUG 1, 2014 -Medical submitted
Documents were uploaded..
REESSEAdelaide Posts: 29Member Joined: Aug 26, 2014
@just_g29, indeed a good news. Congrats! We're happy at least umuusad ulit. Good luck sa next phase. cheers!
REESSEAdelaide Posts: 29Member Joined: Aug 26, 2014
@cgm , congrats! nauna ka pa sa akin. Good luck bro!
cgmMelbourne Posts: 212Member Joined: Dec 12, 2013
@REESSE salamat bro! good luck din sa iyo. baka sabay tayo flight nito. hehe
08/01/2014 - Started gathering documents for ACS
09/08/2014 - Submitted ACS requirements - 261112 Systems Analyst
09/09/2014 - ACS Stage 4 (with assessor)
09/18/2014 - Positive ACS Result!
09/19/2014 - IELTS IDP Speaking Exam
09/20/2014 - IELTS IDP Exam
10/03/2014 - IELTS result L8.5 R8.0 W8.0 S7.5 (Thank you, Lord!)
10/06/2014 - EOI submission (60 points)
12/05/2014 - Invite to lodge visa 189.
12/10/2014 - Medical at Nationwide Health Systems AUX
12/19/2014 - Clinic submitted medical results to DIBP (Status: Complete)
01/04/2015 - Submitted Visa 189 application, paid fees
03/03/2015 - Direct Grant! #thankyouLord
flight to Melbourne: August 29, 2015 :-)
just_g29North Ryde Posts: 51Member Joined: Aug 11, 2014
@REESE, thanks.. good luck sa iyo sana dumating na rin grant mo..
@cgm, congrats! Same day tau na-grant ng visa.. see you in AU..
MAY 9, 2014 - EOI
MAY 26, 2014 -Received invitation
JULY 9, 2014 - Lodged visa
JULY 28, 2014 - Medical
AUG 1, 2014 -Medical submitted
Documents were uploaded..
cgmMelbourne Posts: 212Member Joined: Dec 12, 2013
08/01/2014 - Started gathering documents for ACS
09/08/2014 - Submitted ACS requirements - 261112 Systems Analyst
09/09/2014 - ACS Stage 4 (with assessor)
09/18/2014 - Positive ACS Result!
09/19/2014 - IELTS IDP Speaking Exam
09/20/2014 - IELTS IDP Exam
10/03/2014 - IELTS result L8.5 R8.0 W8.0 S7.5 (Thank you, Lord!)
10/06/2014 - EOI submission (60 points)
12/05/2014 - Invite to lodge visa 189.
12/10/2014 - Medical at Nationwide Health Systems AUX
12/19/2014 - Clinic submitted medical results to DIBP (Status: Complete)
01/04/2015 - Submitted Visa 189 application, paid fees
03/03/2015 - Direct Grant! #thankyouLord
flight to Melbourne: August 29, 2015 :-)
cgmMelbourne Posts: 212Member Joined: Dec 12, 2013
@paupau29 sige bro, let me know if melbourne bound ka na. kami, we plan to leave in about 32 days. garage sale, exit sa office, etc... dami pa dapat gawin. good luck sa application mo!
@cgm congrats! Ambilis mong 190. At Melbourne pa, hehe.
IELTS+REMARK - 2MOS | ANZSCO - 3MOS | NT 489 INVITE - 1MO | SA 190 INVITE - 1.5MOS | VISA GRANT - 1.5MOS (15-OCT 2014)
G_australiaAdelaide Posts: 113Member Joined: Aug 14, 2014
Hi!Sino po dito naka receive ng correspondence from SkillSelect saying na yung ITA is expiring soon.Naka apply na naman po ako ng visa,pero bakit may correspondence po ako na ganun.And meron na din po ako receipt,frontloaded na all docs pero yung SkillSelect ko po until now is Apply for Visa Confused Any advice?
REESSEAdelaide Posts: 29Member Joined: Aug 26, 2014
Hello...just to update all our batch mates and future applicants:
1) We asked our agent to follow up the status at exactly 3months after we lodged. 2) 17-Oct same day, there was an email reply that our application has been assessed way back 28-Aug and the mail was forwarded to Brisbane team to respond to the status query. 3) 22-Oct Agent received approval confirmation (direct grant) Initial entry before Aug2015.
Few thoughts: a) When to follow up after we lodged? it really depends on the situation. Applicable to both independent and via agent. When we send follow up either call or email, make sure you have basis and justification on why you are checking. No harm to check on the status but for example like what happened to us, we really can't push the agent to do the query when it was only 2months. b) If your plan is still on track such as; when to have the big move, resignation from the current work, allocation of resources etc. it'll not hurt much to wait for the response within the stipulated processing time instead of we end up being ignored or worst might ask for other documents. c) Like for some who also made follow ups after not hearing anything, it's good to monitor the progress. But for the peace of mind of everybody which we got this from the agent..."if you are worrying about your application, it's fine no need rush confirmation is on a cases to case to basis. If they want additional documents they will surely ask for it."
I hope my wife and I are correct to assume that once we have lodged our visa it's like guaranteed already so only those very questionable and has incorrect information provided could be rejected.
Good luck po saten lahat, very best of everything to all the plans. Let's continue to pray for the success of each and everyone of us.
question naman po sa mga july applicants na visa granted with de facto. visa granted na din po ako with de facto and getting married before the initial entry. Do I need to inform DIBP of this change? nagemail ako sa CO pero di nagreply e. thanks in advance.
13-06-07 IELTS Take 1 (Failed)
13-06-22 Shipped Documents to Engineers Australia
13-08-09 IELTS Take 2 (Failed)
13-09-20 IELTS Take 3 (Failed)
13-10-05 Received Skill Assessment, Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
13-10-05 Submitted EOI for190 (60 points) & 489 (65 points)
14-02-25 Suspend EOI (change of plans)
14-07-25 Updated EOI to 189 (60 points)
14-08-10 Received Invitation to apply for 189
14-08-23 Lodge Application
14-10-23 CO Assigned
14-11-05 Visa Grant - Thank you Lord
15-08-03 Initial entry in Perth
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Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
Resources
Visa Status Trackers
+ PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
+ Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
- check your occupation code details and state eligibility
Timeline
Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC
17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)

17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2014
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Aug 11, 2014
MAY 9, 2014 - EOI
MAY 26, 2014 -Received invitation
JULY 9, 2014 - Lodged visa
JULY 28, 2014 - Medical
AUG 1, 2014 -Medical submitted
Documents were uploaded..
Posts: 263Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2013
Electronics Engineer 233411
2013
Oct - Made long overdue decision!
21-Nov - IELTS Results (L-8.5/R-8.0/W-7.0/S-7.0)
Dec - CDR preparations / Holiday Mode
2014
16-Jan - EA skills assessment receipt date
24-Jun - Received EA assessment result from our mailbox
25-Jun - Submitted EOI
28-Jul - Received invitation to apply visa 189
30-Jul - NBI Fingerprinting @ Cantonment Police/Authentication @ PH Embassy SG
1-Aug - Lodged Visa 189 application (w/ wife and 2 kids)
14-Aug - All Medicals Cleared
22-Sep - Uploaded last doc (SG COC)
9-Oct - Assigned CO - Adelaide T4 (Sent requested SG PCC which I already uploaded last Sep22)
10- Oct - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Aug 11, 2014
MAY 9, 2014 - EOI
MAY 26, 2014 -Received invitation
JULY 9, 2014 - Lodged visa
JULY 28, 2014 - Medical
AUG 1, 2014 -Medical submitted
Documents were uploaded..
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2014
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2014
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
Resources
Visa Status Trackers
+ PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
+ Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
- check your occupation code details and state eligibility
Timeline
Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC
17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)

17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
Posts: 74Member
Joined: Jul 31, 2014
08/01/2014 - Started gathering documents for ACS
#thankyouLord
09/08/2014 - Submitted ACS requirements - 261112 Systems Analyst
09/09/2014 - ACS Stage 4 (with assessor)
09/18/2014 - Positive ACS Result!
09/19/2014 - IELTS IDP Speaking Exam
09/20/2014 - IELTS IDP Exam
10/03/2014 - IELTS result L8.5 R8.0 W8.0 S7.5 (Thank you, Lord!)
10/06/2014 - EOI submission (60 points)
12/05/2014 - Invite to lodge visa 189.
12/10/2014 - Medical at Nationwide Health Systems AUX
12/19/2014 - Clinic submitted medical results to DIBP (Status: Complete)
01/04/2015 - Submitted Visa 189 application, paid fees
03/03/2015 - Direct Grant!
flight to Melbourne: August 29, 2015 :-)
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Aug 11, 2014
@cgm, congrats! Same day tau na-grant ng visa.. see you in AU..
MAY 9, 2014 - EOI
MAY 26, 2014 -Received invitation
JULY 9, 2014 - Lodged visa
JULY 28, 2014 - Medical
AUG 1, 2014 -Medical submitted
Documents were uploaded..
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
@just_g29 oo nga same tayo. congrats din sa grant mo!
Resources
Visa Status Trackers
+ PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
+ Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
- check your occupation code details and state eligibility
Timeline
Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC
17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)

17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
Posts: 74Member
Joined: Jul 31, 2014
08/01/2014 - Started gathering documents for ACS
#thankyouLord
09/08/2014 - Submitted ACS requirements - 261112 Systems Analyst
09/09/2014 - ACS Stage 4 (with assessor)
09/18/2014 - Positive ACS Result!
09/19/2014 - IELTS IDP Speaking Exam
09/20/2014 - IELTS IDP Exam
10/03/2014 - IELTS result L8.5 R8.0 W8.0 S7.5 (Thank you, Lord!)
10/06/2014 - EOI submission (60 points)
12/05/2014 - Invite to lodge visa 189.
12/10/2014 - Medical at Nationwide Health Systems AUX
12/19/2014 - Clinic submitted medical results to DIBP (Status: Complete)
01/04/2015 - Submitted Visa 189 application, paid fees
03/03/2015 - Direct Grant!
flight to Melbourne: August 29, 2015 :-)
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
Resources
Visa Status Trackers
+ PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
+ Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
- check your occupation code details and state eligibility
Timeline
Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC
17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)

17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
Posts: 466Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2014
IELTS+REMARK - 2MOS | ANZSCO - 3MOS | NT 489 INVITE - 1MO | SA 190 INVITE - 1.5MOS | VISA GRANT - 1.5MOS (15-OCT 2014)
Posts: 113Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2014
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2014
1) We asked our agent to follow up the status at exactly 3months after we lodged.
2) 17-Oct same day, there was an email reply that our application has been assessed way back 28-Aug and the mail was forwarded to Brisbane team to respond to the status query.
3) 22-Oct Agent received approval confirmation (direct grant) Initial entry before Aug2015.
Few thoughts:
a) When to follow up after we lodged? it really depends on the situation. Applicable to both independent and via agent. When we send follow up either call or email, make sure you have basis and justification on why you are checking.
No harm to check on the status but for example like what happened to us, we really can't push the agent to do the query when it was only 2months.
b) If your plan is still on track such as; when to have the big move, resignation from the current work, allocation of resources etc. it'll not hurt much to wait for the response within the stipulated processing time instead of we end up being ignored or worst might ask for other documents.
c) Like for some who also made follow ups after not hearing anything, it's good to monitor the progress. But for the peace of mind of everybody which we got this from the agent..."if you are worrying about your application, it's fine no need rush confirmation is on a cases to case to basis. If they want additional documents they will surely ask for it."
I hope my wife and I are correct to assume that once we have lodged our visa it's like guaranteed already so only those very questionable and has incorrect information provided could be rejected.
Good luck po saten lahat, very best of everything to all the plans. Let's continue to pray for the success of each and everyone of us.
Posts: 391Member
Joined: Mar 24, 2013
13-06-07 IELTS Take 1 (Failed)
13-06-22 Shipped Documents to Engineers Australia
13-08-09 IELTS Take 2 (Failed)
13-09-20 IELTS Take 3 (Failed)
13-10-05 Received Skill Assessment, Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
13-10-05 Submitted EOI for190 (60 points) & 489 (65 points)
14-02-25 Suspend EOI (change of plans)
14-07-25 Updated EOI to 189 (60 points)
14-08-10 Received Invitation to apply for 189
14-08-23 Lodge Application
14-10-23 CO Assigned
14-11-05 Visa Grant - Thank you Lord
15-08-03 Initial entry in Perth