Dawn

Hi everyone, just to let you know our pcc and medicals have been requested today, which were front loaded, so just 1022 change of circumstances form to complete. Asked agent to check medicals received as done on 5th Aug! Getting excited now...Fingers crossed. x

possoms

Well was going to say congrats but seems you have been banned?

GinaUK

The September issue of "Fresh Start" magazine says on page 6 (middle column): "Indications from the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs are that straightforward residency applications currently take six months for independent points test."

On page 4 of the same magazine it says: "Applicants whose skills are in high demand are given additional points and their applications are fast-tracked."

So, there you have it: fast-tracked = six months!!!!



Gina

bridiej

Nearly five months for us now so cant be far off.......

PhillN01

Gina


What is Fresh Start Magazine and where can it be got??????

bridiej

Yeah, I've not heard of tht one either

wandrews

After chasing my medicals I a statement from DIMIA suggest that there are now assessing applications lodged in April 2005.

Woohoo! for everyone

This would have been a good thing for us, except that I was to gain my 136 by investing the Bond, however I am having to utilise most of this money in order to make the move under a 457, mmmmm!! or words to that effect.

Is there anyone with $100k spare for 12 months?

paulb

Still nothing here, 18+ weeks since aplication received, PCCs and meds already sent. Stress levels rising!!

GinaUK

It's a magazine for people emigrating. Last month's issue was about emigrating to Australia. This month's is actually about emigrating to Canada.
But, I guess, because the Aus gov. said it wanted 20,000 more immigrants, the magazine had a few pages about Australia in this konth's issue.

I bought my copy from WHSmith. It was in the same section of the magazine racks as mags on buying property overseas.

To be honest, I didn't learn anything new! It's just that I'm happy to read *anything* about Australia

Gina

angelico

Hey guys, got my medical request today, just 10 minutes ago.

18 weeks on the timeline. Am so relieved!

lordWHO

great news!!

I think we are on same timeline.

GurpreetSandhu

Hi! Angelico,

Congrats! Can u please let all of us know exact date of your application recvd at DIMIA and Date of ACK, also please mention MODL/NON MODL.

angelico

Yep, our applications were acknowdged same day, we're both Skilled Independent 136 and we are both IT.

Your Austimeline is actually bookmarked on my PC =).

angelico

Hi Gurpreet,

Plsease see below:

Visa Type: Skilled Independent (Class BN, Subclass 136) - Non MODL

Date Applied: 20/04/2005

Date Acknowledged : 26/04/2005

Date Medical Request Received: 06/09/2005 (133 days from Acknowledgement)

Goodluck with your application =). Im sure you'll get your med requests soon. I didn't front-loaded mine by the way.

bridiej

Excellent news Angelico!