auzman Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Update - PR Granted today! SO HAPPY! My timelines are: ENS 186 direct entry - Application/nomination submitted 10th February with Police checks - no medical Nomination approved and medicals requested 31st March Medicals 14th April Medicals uploaded to DIBP 22nd APril PR Granted same day - 22nd April so in total exactly 10 weeks. Thrilled, and good luck to those waiting Congrats. Seems now process time is about 10 weeks to low risk country applicants, but not so quick as to high risk country applicants. Thanks for sharing. I thought there would be no update this week, fortunately your great news is encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auzman Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 My nomination and visa application was submitted in the middle of Febrary, finger crossed there will be some update next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaminoz Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) My nomination and application were submitted together with everything except for medical. Submitted nom + app together, Transition Scheme on 14th Feb. Site showed 'in progress' more or less straight away. I'm british, and am the sole applicant. Still waiting. Edited April 22, 2014 by adaminoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baguette Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Congrats. Seems now process time is about 10 weeks to low risk country applicants, but not so quick as to high risk country applicants. Thanks for sharing. I thought there would be no update this week, fortunately your great news is encouraging. I thought coming from a high or low risk country made no difference for 186 visas (as indicated here: https://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/8.0.htm)..? (Am French, so if it's quicker, then great!) Would anyone know whether the queue's longer for TRT or Direct Entry (if they're treated separately?) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baguette Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Update - PR Granted today! SO HAPPY! My timelines are: ENS 186 direct entry - Application/nomination submitted 10th February with Police checks - no medical Nomination approved and medicals requested 31st March Medicals 14th April Medicals uploaded to DIBP 22nd APril PR Granted same day - 22nd April so in total exactly 10 weeks. Thrilled, and good luck to those waiting Congratulations Laura! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laura1983 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Congratulations Laura! :-) Thanks! Still cant believe it Also, I was direct entry so I dont think it makes much difference if you are transition stream or not... good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nastasia Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 hello, does an occupation needs to be on sol/csol list to apply for visa 186? Is there a need to secure a job before applying for visa 186? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 The occupation needs to be on the CSOL. Since it's an employer sponsored visa, yes you need a job first. The employer then needs to be willing and eligible to sponsor you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipsam Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hi everyone, pls help me because I tried to google them but I can't find the answers. My husband is now working under visa 457 in Oz while I and our children are in Vietnam (we came back from Mel last October). My husband is going to apply for visa 186 direct stream so he will apply on-shore but his dependent are offshore. We want to do medical checks before logding but we are not sure how to do it. There are 2 issues: - I and my husband had medical examination and X-ray in Melbourne last September for another visa (less than 12 months) so Do we need to do another health check. If yes, which form and which checks shoud we do? - How can I do health checks for our children in Vietnam (8 & 1 year) (Last time we did health check after we submit visa application in Vietnam) Hope anyone can answer me soon! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natnats Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Hurray PR granted this week via the 457 transition stream. It took 3.5 months for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menuk Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 My timeline is : ENS 186 (Labour Agreement stream ) nomination applied: on 08/04/2014 Visa application lodged on : 01/05/2014 Application status : on progress Can someone tell me what documents do I need to submit apart from Passport, birth certificate, Police certificates ( AFP,ACRO overseas police certificates), I am not sure whether I need to submit P80 form. I would appreciate your advice. And Can I travel overseas after applying this visa.... thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckdownunder Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hi all, I am a long time reader of this thread, whislt I have been going through the PR application process. Our 186 visa was granted today :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: I thought I would share my timeline, as I have loved comparing mine to those on this thread for such a long time. Nomination was submitted 29/10/13 Nomination approved 30/01/14 Visa application submitted 24/02/14 Visa approved 5/05/14 (10 weeks exactly from submission to approval) 186 visa, 457 transition scheme, using MA, Paramatta office. Good luck to everyone going through this process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckdownunder Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 My timeline is : ENS 186 (Labour Agreement stream ) nomination applied: on 08/04/2014 Visa application lodged on : 01/05/2014 Application status : on progress Can someone tell me what documents do I need to submit apart from Passport, birth certificate, Police certificates ( AFP,ACRO overseas police certificates), I am not sure whether I need to submit P80 form. I would appreciate your advice. And Can I travel overseas after applying this visa.... thank you Hi Menuk My understanding is that you will need to complete Form 80. Yes, you can travel overseas whilst the application is in progress. Good luck Beck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laika Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hi everyone, I have been watching this thread for a long time - since I got to Australia originally in 2011. There's some great advice here and I want to share my timeline so far.. mostly because I can't think of anything else right now!! Nomination was submitted: Unknown Nomination approved: Unknown Visa application submitted 26/02/2014 (including all docs and medicals) Awaiting approval. The DIAC log-in portal says my application is "in process". 186 visa, 457 transition scheme, using MA - DR. I am feeling anxious because the company I work for is being sold, so am really hoping that this is approved before the sale is finalised. There's been some good news though for people who's applications were lodged at the same time as mine getting approval quickly though, thanks for sharing. Fingers crossed...:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRISH BOB THE BUILDER Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hi all, as im new to this forum please go easy on me. Im in the prosess of aplying for my PR through the ENS route, my application for skills assessment was lodged today, anyone any idea how long this takes to get my tec/practical interview takes, by the way im a bricklayer, also is there anyone out there that has takin the test latley and any advice or tips as to wat it intails, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckdownunder Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hi everyone, I have been watching this thread for a long time - since I got to Australia originally in 2011. There's some great advice here and I want to share my timeline so far.. mostly because I can't think of anything else right now!! Nomination was submitted: Unknown Nomination approved: Unknown Visa application submitted 26/02/2014 (including all docs and medicals) Awaiting approval. The DIAC log-in portal says my application is "in process". 186 visa, 457 transition scheme, using MA - DR. I am feeling anxious because the company I work for is being sold, so am really hoping that this is approved before the sale is finalised. There's been some good news though for people who's applications were lodged at the same time as mine getting approval quickly though, thanks for sharing. Fingers crossed...:eek: Good luck Laika! You only submitted 2 days after me, so fingers crossed you will have your decision very soon. Beck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laika Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hi Beck, You must be so happy to have got that news...! :biggrin: Yes - hopefully my decision isn't too far off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laika Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hi Irish Bob the Builder. The skills assessment body that I went through had a good website with info on timescales etc. Might be worth checking their website? Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie135 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hi everyone, I've been following for a while so thought I'd post my timeline so far... I've applied for 186 ENS Transition Scheme from 457. Not using a migration agent. nomination lodged: 26 February 2014- currently 'in process' application submitted: 29th March 2014 -currently 'in process' all docs and medicals done. no case officer as yet. I'm starting to become nervous about the fact I've not used a MA as I have been told that visas get processed faster with one, not sure how true this is... Anyway fingers and toes crossed the out come is good. I've been in Australia since 2009 on working holiday visas and the 457 and cannot imagine life back in the uk. Il keep posting any updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petkula73 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Jodie135 - nothing to worry about, although I know it doesn't feel that way. We did the 186 ENS transition from a 457 last year without a migration agent and it went through in roughly 10 weeks. The frustrating thing for you is not having any updates from IMMI, but what'll happen is you'll get an email completely out of the blue one day either telling you that the CO has been assigned and they are doing the final checking and you need to provide X, Y or Z, or you'll simply be notified that the application is approved. Nothing you can really do in the meantime except sit and wait. As someone said to us at the time "a watched pot never boils" which was a great piece of advice. You'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaminoz Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Congratulations to everyone who have had their visas granted. Can anyone give some indication of how long after attending for medicals you had to wait before either a decision, or a request for further information? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laika Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I GOT MY PR GRANTED TODAY!! Can't speak more highly of my case officer. Good luck everyone else! It's so worth the wait! :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laika Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hi Adam, Did you lodge all of your documents together with your application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaminoz Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Congrats on the visa! All docs apart from medicals loaded together a week before yours. Medicals loaded a week ago after requested by case officer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laika Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Thanks Adam! If you have been assigned a CO already, I can't imagine your decision would be too far off, especially as you have now supplied the medicals. From what people say on here (and my experience) the COs are really quick once they actually get the information. Good luck, I hope you hear soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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