BearFamily

Hiya pumpkin blossom

You could be right...things are changing all the time. We were originally going to apply on 457 then RSMS, our Immigration Agent told us we wouldn't have to have skills assessment done for 457 but would for RSMS (so we just got them done immediately), that was November last year. As it is, my OH has accepted a job non-regionally (Brisbane area) therefore we are currently applying for a 457 to just get him downunder, we were then going to apply for an ENS once over there (but that would mean waiting for over a year to apply for it) so we opted to start a visa application for a 175 on my qualifications now.

Good luck figuring out this whole thing!!! There is a very knowledgable agent who reads these forums who has been very very helpful to me through this process and been able to give me better advice than I have paid my agent a lot of money for! So if he is reading this, perhaps he can better advise you!!!

regards Angela

milliewoos

It is £35 and takes up to 10 days to process or £70 and processed in 2 days. We paid an extra £5 each to get another copy. I know it's an insane amount of money for it, but I just wanted them back asap so we can get this application lodged, things are dragging on and on! The second copy is for our PR application.

Global-151

The Police forces around the UK are trying to centralise this process rather than going to each individual constablury.

Details can be found at
http://www.askthe.police.uk/content/Q542.htm

pumpkin blossom

Thanks, I had read that web page, which says:

By law these checks have to be done in a maximum of 40 days. The cost of one of these types of checks varies from Police Force Area to Area, but is usually around £10.

So that will be why I thought it was £10. It still says you should apply to your local police. Very confusing.

Global-151

I read it that the relevent part for an Australian (amongst others) application is the bold text:-

* * Important update **

There is a new scheme for anyone requiring a visa (residential, working or tourist) or wishing to emigrate to one of the 4 following Countries:

AUSTRALIA; CANADA; NEW ZEALAND; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

If this affects you (if not ignore the rest of this paragraph), you will require a a new form called a Police Certificate. Guidance notes and an application form can be obtained from the following Web Address www.acpo.police.uk or you can contact the ACPO Criminal Records Office ( ACRO) on 0845 60 13 999 during our office opening hours (8:30-16:30) Monday to Friday or email: [email protected] . This pilot programme has been accepted by the Embassies concerned and is likely to become permanent later in 2008.

the remainder of the text is for applicants not going to the above countries (again by my reading).

After hunting around the www.acpo.police.uk web site for a while I found the form here

http://www.acpo.police.uk/Certificat...20Form%207.doc

which details the fees as mentioned by another poster :-
Standard Service - £35.00 (10 working days)
Premium Service - £70.00 ( 2 working days)
Additional Copy (ies) £5.00 each

jpen29

Hi, i just have a quick question. How long does it take for DIAC to finalise your medicals from the moment they receive it? Thanks

Global-151

We had ours on the Thu 5th of June they where posted (by the clinic) Friday 6th, arrived Monday 9th and where finalised Friday 13th (not so unlucky after all)

sharkiebites

Hi all
just been basically offered a job

wot now ??? i was just testing the water wasnt expecting a reply so quick !!!

im waiting for a 175 (lodged april but bloody paper) looks like going to be december or january , would you all expect me to get a 457 long before this ??? is it worth it ?
wots the next step ive got all the paperwork for the 175 !!
havnt done meds or police yet
is the first stage down to the company ??

hope someone can help
cheers
chris

Domenic

Hi SHARKIEBITES,
Your correct, the company firstly has to apply to be a sponsor, and meet the requirements laid down by DIAC for that.

It then nominates a position to be filled, this has approved also.

They can then nominate you as a person for that positio/job, You will obviously require meds and police checks, whithin this process.

Some large companies my already be registered sponsors, if so thats the first stage sorted.


Try booklet 11 on DIAC website, http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/1154.pdf

Also here is a link from the DIAC website, givign an overview of the 457.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skill.../sbs/index.htm



Hope this helps,


Cheers

Dom

sharkiebites

cheers dom
the company have mentioned they have sponsored before so first step might be done fingers crossed

cheers chris

hitchcock71

thought i would bump this up again as it doesn't look like its been used for a while

how is everyone ?

Domenic

Application lodged 30/06/08
Visa Approved 31/07/08

Just getting flights sorted now, anyone spotted any good deals?

Cheers

Dom

slippery30

Hi,

can i ask how long it takes to get the approval letter in post?...my 457visa was approved on 4Aug..i got email confirmation same day..and online status changed too...but i still havent received the approval letter in post..do they mail those these days or is email enough?..
also wana know how shuld i stamp the passport...does AU embassy require written approval letter for stamping or shuld i just print emails and send passports over

hitchcock71

the email letter is your official letter so congratulations on getting your visa - you can use your letter to fly to au and then get your visa label put in your passport when you arrive here - at an immi office

Global-151

Hi I got here 12 days ago and as odd as it sounds you dont need the Visa in the passport you just go to the check in desk they swipe your passport and all the details come up on the screen.

When you get here you go to the local IMMI office and they stamp youre passport. Were gong tomorrow to do this. Ill let you know hw it goes