guyguy2003

Please let us know how much time each phase took you, its very intresting for alot of us and will give us more info than austimeline

Matt & Jo

Hi,

Here's are timeline,

Saw agent 14 Feb 2001 to get the ball rolling
Submitted TRA assement April
Submitted application to London AHC June 2001
Sent medicals & Police checks May 2002 ( not requested)
Case Transfer to Adelaide 21st Oct 2002
Visa Granted 17th Dec 2002 - Yippee

Have a fab weekend

Jo, Matt & Jemma

guyguy2003

OMG! Only half a year for the application to be processed?
and it have also been transfered from London...
sounds unbelievable!

Btw what occupations does TRA covers?

poggle

Hi There guyguy,

Im one of the 'lucky ones' who's just got PR. and also one of the few to give a detailed austimeline. If more people posted their details on there it would be a big help to others!

But briefly, i applied for my TRA assessment in April 2002, and my skilled ind. application was received in Adelaide on 7 May 2002 and got my PR granted on 23 Dec. 2002 about 9mths in total,. i also applied for STNI after about 6mths and this helped speed up my application.

Cheers and good luck with yours!

guyguy2003

Do they still consider IT progammers for STNI?

poggle

Hi guyguy,

It may depend on which state you apply for STNI. check out the State websites, ie. www.vic.gov.au this is for Victoria, [Melbourne is where im heading] they have their own MODL. if your particular area of IT is on their 'occupations in demand list', then you may be able to Qualify for STNI.

Hope this helps
Cheers

guyguy2003

how does it work? do i have to work in my occupation in melbourne when i get there? and if so for how long?
what if i dont find a job in my occupation?