Damson

We applied 13 March 2008 for 175 (OH Civil Engineer) currently in UK. Case officer in October 2008. Meds done 25 November 2008. Case Officer 3 January 2009. Visa granted 13 January 2009. 10 months in total.

ausunnyboy

Hi Cath,

Something conerns me recently. I did my medical examination last year Oct. My housemate received the result when I was away but she opened all my letters including the results. She must be in saint!

When I wanted to book another one, the officer in HSA melbourne told me that is not necessary. Just explain to the co if the results are requested.

In my application I fill out the details of that medical examination.

Should I rebook one or wait till the co really ask me to send the result. coz some of my firend did not need to send the result at all. What do you think, cath?

Can any onshore applicant give me any advice as well?

steve_kelly_and_boys

if you dont mind me asking how long after you apply do you get the ack to say that they will / will not sponser you , have seen you should hear back within ten days

is this right

thanks kelly

shafanm

Hi Mehrish- I too submitted my application as a cook for PR in march under cat 175, I hope to move to melbourne. but the new processing priorities has compelled me to consider getting a state sponsorship from Vic Gov. but unfortunately cooks has been removed from the list. Whats your plan now.
PM me

juliemtaylor

We had an acknowledgment of the application that's all after 1 month and are still waiting so far 8 weeks!!!

Julie x

Cath76

I am not sure what the deal is with the medicals. They say not to send it in if you are onshore and IF they need it they will request it.

If I were you, I would call immigration, tell them it has been accidentally opened and ask what you should do...or, send them an email.

Do it asap to give you time to redo your medical if that is what they require.

ponzki

My Vic Sponsorship timeline:

January 27 - applied via email (thanks to the advise of my friend, Maverickdale)
February 18 - email received by agent confirming amount that we have to bring in Australia
February 19 - sent reply to Vic government
February 19 - CO allocation (yipee!!!) requesting for additional documents
March 5 - received letter from Vic confirming my asco code (Accountant or External Auditor, lodged as External Auditor with DIAC)
March 17 - submitted COs additional requirements

waiting...waiting...waiting

March 24 - received APPROVAL for state sponsorship

will confirm tomorrow and hopefully lessen the waiting, waiting, waiting time

Goodluck to all of you still waiting

shafanm

hi Ponzki. Did you apply for PR under any other category before applying for State sponsorship. Also let us know how many points you were able to score, because I was told State Gov are not giving SS for those applicant who has more than 120 points.

ponzki

Yes, 136 visa lodged August 2007. I scored 130 points, I think I was just one of the lucky ones who got SS with score of more than 120 points.

Wal74

Hi
We were on the CSL and now taken off, and were now thinking about State Sponsorship for Victoria. Does that mean if you score about 120 points, they may refuse you application?

If so then I think we will just have to wait for the 175 to come through.

Also ponkzi what additional documents do they ask for?

Thanks

Wal74

Hi Ponzki

Sorry forgot to CONGRATULATE you on your SS.

ponzki

No, they did not ask for any additional documents. They just confirmed how much we can bring with us to Vic (which I answered by giving them a list of my assets). Then later confirmed my ASCO code since my nominated occupation is Accountant-External Auditor (2212-11). They were probably thinking that it was just for Accountant (2211-11) which is not in their list of skills shortage.

Wal74

Hi Ponzki

Thanks for that.

shafanm

Does anyone experienced SS refusal on the gounds of having more than 120 points.

ponzki

I think there were some got refused based on this....I have read some posts on another thread