plumbobs

Hi,
Just a quick thread on State sponsored applications, does anybody have any idea how long the application process takes from submitting application to grant taking place?
Passed plumbing vetassess 15th July, state sponsored 176 applied for beginning of August for Western Australia.
We are also waiting on results for IELTS test, if successful wont need 176 and can go independent, but we are hedging our bets anyway.
The waiting is the worst thing about the whole immigration process, surely if they want people to emigrate then you would have thought that they would reduce waiting times.
Any advice greatfully received.
Thanks
Pete

melbert

We were lucky enough to be in Perth and went to the office to ask for WA sponsorship - it took them a day to get a letter out to us confirming that we had been approved - we were just lucky enough to ask in person though!!. However, I know that it can take 10 days for a decision and up to 28 for them to inform you - don't forget, the golden letter has to fly many miles!!!

If you've only just applied, then do hang in there, if you've not heard anything by about the third week in August, drop them an email - they were really helpful and didn't mind being contacted at all.

Good luck!!

Mel

lovelyshine

Hi Mel, I was curious what your occupation is? I am looking to go to Perth and it would great to get WA sponsorship. I am in marketing.

melbert

Hi there,

Hubby is an electrician. His occupation is on the demand list so it was very easy - if yours is too then I shouldn't imagine there would be any problem whatsoever. Even if yours isn't, an email asking them if it is possible wouldn't hurt.

Good luck!!

Mel

lovelyshine

Lucky you! We aren't on the demand list, but will look at subclass 176.

melbert

The visa's not being processed any faster though

Mel