Originally Posted by lynnlovessun

Cas has replied on another thread and says that she phoned DIMIA and applications on MODL (inc nurses) are being processed between 4-6months just now - how depressing is that although it dosen't affect my plans to go in November, it would of just been nice to know if everything was ok before I stick house on the market etc. Gonna take a gamble though and do it anyway. Flights will be really expensive too booking them 3 months before you want to go - but I can't book them till I have the visa - too risky.

We also want to be there in November as we have been offered a gorge rental house in Elimbah outside Caboolture - its a lovely acreage area and its my husbands Aunt and Uncles' who are coming back to the UK for a year due to family reasons. Their house is lovely and has a pool and set on 3/4 acre. They might even be leaving their cars which we could insure temporarily. the land is also fully fenced for our dog Poppy. they are coming back in December so arriving Nov would be perfect to see them before they come back. the house is only 5 mins drive off the Bruce Highway which is very handy for getting around and into Brisbane.

Lynn

Originally Posted by NAC

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Originally Posted by lynnlovessun
Cas has replied on another thread and says that she phoned DIMIA and applications on MODL (inc nurses) are being processed between 4-6months just now


This previous post has definately depressed me!!!! I had really hoped to have my visa in three months (lodged 17th Jan). Do you think DIMIA were being overly cautious, as they often are, and giving the worst case scenario or do you think I really might not have my Visa until July?????????
My plans will be totally messed up if that is the case!!
Carolyn

Originally Posted by carolinegorka

I came here on 457 via Affinity Nursing Recruitment Agency - phone my 'agent' up today and told her what DIMIA had said re: length of time getting SI 136 - she said that she thought that was not right, as plenty of nurses were getting it in 6 to 8 weeks.
She is going to phone DIMIA up tomorrow (Thursday), and see what they say to her. I'll let you know.
Cas

Originally Posted by carolinegorka

I came here on 457 via Affinity Nursing Recruitment Agency - phone my 'agent' up today and told her what DIMIA had said re: length of time getting SI 136 - she said that she thought that was not right, as plenty of nurses were getting it in 6 to 8 weeks.
She is going to phone DIMIA up tomorrow (Thursday), and see what they say to her. I'll let you know.
Cas

Originally Posted by carolinegorka

I came here on 457 via Affinity Nursing Recruitment Agency - phone my 'agent' up today and told her what DIMIA had said re: length of time getting SI 136 - she said that she thought that was not right, as plenty of nurses were getting it in 6 to 8 weeks.
She is going to phone DIMIA up tomorrow (Thursday), and see what they say to her. I'll let you know.
Cas

Originally Posted by carolinegorka

I came here on 457 via Affinity Nursing Recruitment Agency - phone my 'agent' up today and told her what DIMIA had said re: length of time getting SI 136 - she said that she thought that was not right, as plenty of nurses were getting it in 6 to 8 weeks.
She is going to phone DIMIA up tomorrow (Thursday), and see what they say to her. I'll let you know.
Cas

Originally Posted by carolinegorka

I came here on 457 via Affinity Nursing Recruitment Agency - phone my 'agent' up today and told her what DIMIA had said re: length of time getting SI 136 - she said that she thought that was not right, as plenty of nurses were getting it in 6 to 8 weeks.
She is going to phone DIMIA up tomorrow (Thursday), and see what they say to her. I'll let you know.
Cas

Originally Posted by carolinegorka

Agent just called me, after phoning DIMIA.

She verified that nurses should expect to get PR - SI 136 - within 8 weeks.
So not the 6 months earlier quoted (maybe they were covering their backs when speaking to someone not in the business so to speak)

Maybe those who still have to have meds/PCC should expect that timeframe to come into force once DIMIA have received these.

Goodluck everyone

Cas

Originally Posted by carolinegorka

Agent just called me, after phoning DIMIA.

She verified that nurses should expect to get PR - SI 136 - within 8 weeks.
So not the 6 months earlier quoted (maybe they were covering their backs when speaking to someone not in the business so to speak)

Maybe those who still have to have meds/PCC should expect that timeframe to come into force once DIMIA have received these.

Goodluck everyone

Cas

Originally Posted by lynnlovessun

Good news Cas, except I am 7 weeks today and not even sure they have my medicals - the DR's receptionist still hasn't got back to me so will be getting phoned again today I need to e-mail DIMIA back when I know what address they were sent to and what date they arrived etc.

V. depressing not knowing anything, but not holding breath about getting visa next week - find it very unlikely! But can always hope,

Lynn

Originally Posted by harveyhare

Hi everyone.

457 Visa application lodged online 2nd feb.
Agent and Employer in constant contact with Dimia and informed:

'Although nurses on 457 and online applications will have priority processing' the department is snowed under with applications. The Visa has been finalized for three weeks but is waiting for approval, This department is also short of staff.

So the waiting continues :scared:
Everytime we go out we encounter the 'Are you still here' goodguys.

Di

Originally Posted by jimtrish

hi di,

im sure you will hear any day now, i know that doesnt help, but atleast you know its all been received etc, i think some dont even know if there forms have been received.
let us know and keep your chin up, and when someone comes up to you and you know what they are going to ask, just say 'no im a clone'!

Trish
xx