sandhu1857

Hi guys . I applied for skilled Independent visa last year and nowdays i m in Melbourne . I got nice help from this forum during my entire immigration process .
My timelines are below

Assesment applied 15 May 2006

Assessment approved 18 June 2006

Main Application Filed 13 July 2006

Application Recieved at Adelaide 24 July 2006

Acknowledgement via email 14 aug 2006

Medicals and PCC asked 19 April 2007

Visa Grant Letter issued 28 May 2007

and no employment enquiry

queries welcomed

lionel.rubdi

My BN 136 Application reached australia on 31st August
Frontloaded Meds and PCC
According to Aspc automated email my application might have got a CO on 29May 2007. I hav'nt been contacted by a CO till now.
What might be going on........ How long will it take now to get a pre grant letter.
I am desparate.... I am holding on to the same job from past 2 years, I have regected many excellant offers. Any one here have already got a pre grant letter for august applicant???

Thanks

lionel.rubdi

Hurray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got a call from my agent today morning and he gave me good news.

I got my visa.................................

I am so happy, I dont have words to expressssssssssssssssssssss

Planing to move to Melbourne in Jan 08 since my initial entry date is MArch 08

What next?????? I am confused now

My Timeline:

ACS Skill Assessment 2231-79(Network Security) : 27 June 2006
BN 136 MODL VISA Application : Received by DIMA on 31st August 2006
IELTS: Band 7
Meds and PCC: Frontloaded
Employer Verification: Not done
Visa Grant Letter: 09-August-2007

rajj

Congrats !! Mind u dont lend your sim card to anyone or you'll be going back!

sfreq

Hi. Could you let us know what your nominated occupation was? And the occupation for which you showed relevant work experience? Quite suprising to hear that no employment check was carried out. Which company did you work for? Apologies if the question is a little personal but just curious to know. FYI, I've applied for a 136 non-MODL visa in June this year and I am from India too.

sandhu1857

no pblm if u ask questions . my nominated occupation was Professional Electrical Engineer ASCO 2125-11 . As already said at the time of application it was not on MODL list but during the process , it was introduced on MODL list . I worked for Bosch India as an electrical engineer but nowdays doing odd jobs in Melbourne but still I am satisfied . any other query welcome . Ur from which Indian State ?

sfreq

Hi. Thanks for your reply. I'm from Mumbai. Where are you from? Also... could you tell me what is the procedure to obtain police clearance over here in India?

sandhu1857

I am from Ludhiana ( Punjab ) . To get police clearance as per Australian recommendation , u have to visit Regional passport office . I think that should be in Bombay . U have to fill form for police clearance with 300 rs fees and submit the original passport and they will send u the police clearance certificate with ur passport by post . If ur passport is new one means 2 or 3 years old , they will not do any police check from ur local police station and will reach u within 10 to 12 days . Oderwise it may take a month . Good Luck for ur case . tc

sfreq

Thanks man. So I have to submit my passport... I hope I get it back considering how the authorities work in this country. LOL! Thanks for the info anyway. Cheers!

Muttiah

Hi Sandhu,
I am an Architect by profession,curently in MODL list (as per 1st Sept update).My skills assessment takes almost 20 weeks from Adelaide.After I get my +ve skills assessment only then I can apply for immigration.I wanted to ask you only one thing.Are you happy there?? and according to you in how much time visa grant can be done after I submit application.
I also want to ask you,if your skills were in MODL list then why are you doing odd jobs.
Will I be able to get job after 14 months in my field.How do I check this.If you know someone from my field in Australia please put me to him.Thanks.

sandhu1857

I am doing odd jobs because its not INDIA . Here a person doing labour is earning more than a white collar one . The second reason is that it is difficult to enter in technical field due to racism . Even in ur field , u need to pass a very difficult licencing formalities to be able to get recognized . But if u get recognized , then there would be rain of dollars . That is my opinion . For the first two years , every one need to struggle .

Muttiah

Thanks Sandhu for the reply.How about if I get a job offer before I reach Australia.I have submitted my portfolios to 2 recruiters.Awaiting for reply.Frankly speaking I am worried for the MODL list and the duration for which it will long.I hope there is requirement till I reach there.Sandhu if you dont mind how much are you earning per hour by doing odd jobs.Also which jobs do you call odd.I will be prepared psychologically.

sandhu1857

doing a job not related to your field can be called an odd job . Most of my engineer friends are driving taxis and earning about 5000 dollars per month . I am doing a job in factory as a machine operator and earning 20 dollars per hour . Ur worry about MODL is wrong because once u entered the application , even if the list is changed , ur application will not be affected , u will get the points and the priority .

Muttiah

Thanks Sandhu for the reply.Any other information related to my filed is welcome.Any aquaintance from Construction industry will be a pleasant feel.

Ahamed

Hello Friends,
I am Ahamed from India (Chennai),
I had applied For Bn136 Subclass,
DIMIA Ack 4th Sep 2006,
MY TIME LINE

Modl - Motor Mechanic (4211-11)
Possitive Skill -11/05/2006
Dimia Ack - 04/05/2006
Medical Sent Unrequest - 23/05/2007
Co Allocated - 05/06/2007
Pcc Sent - 06/06/2007
job - Not aware
Visa grant-

Did any one at this stage please share,Is this a usual time? or any idea?
Any one In this same situation.....let me know pls