Search Results for ‘189’

Hi all, does anyone have any information/experience regarding points-tested visa 189 current processing times? I wondered if anyone who received an invitation in the August or October invitation rounds has had their visa processed yet. I know the official processing times are 25% - 34 days, 50%...

Hi All, I have been referred to a lung specialist for further examination. Does any one know how long it takes to get an appointment for this 603 respiratory specialist ? Has anyone had similar case before? I have been waiting for 2 months now and still no appointment. I am so frustrated with...

I have queries regarding the today's invite. I got 189 early morning with 75 points for Nurse. My concerned is : I have included my wife English Test (valid) and Skill assessment and EOI was updated last month accordingly. I found that her skill assessment got expired. I thought her skill is...

Hello all, I just had a thought and I am hoping I can find advice on this forum. I am intending to apply for a working holiday visa, subclass 417 and travel to Australia to work in engineering. I also intend to submit an expression of interest for a Skilled Independent visa (189) at the same...

Hi Guys, I am applying for visa 189 for the skilled migration path which is independent category. I have a Canadian passport and as per the rules it makes the applicant exempt from writing the language competency exam such as IELTS. But while calculating my points using the age, employment...

I'm a UK citizen, looking to move out to Australia. While I do have some uncles and other extended family out there, I don't think they can act as a family sponsor, but I seem to be eligible for the 189 and 190 visas. I'm planning to work on getting these visas without the help of a lawyer. So...

I am working under an ICT Support Engineer (263212) occupation in Austrlia on TSS 482 visa since January 2020. Now, I want to apply for PR [Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)] under occupation ICT Business Analyst (261111). Since, last 12 years my role and resposibilities are same as...

Hi All, I'm planning to apply for ACS assessment, have few doubts. Providing my details below, can someone fill me with information of ICT major Closely related and not closed categories and potential number of year of work experience considered as irrelevant, if any. Degree: B.sc in...

As my wife and I are already in Australia with our kids and we have occupations on the relevant skilled occupation list we are considering applying for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). While we are on this visa and before we get hired by a company, are children allowed to attend...

Hello, I am a kiwi living and working in NZ who is seriously considering a move to Australia. I am trying to figure out if residency is possible at all in the near future if I do move to Aus. Here are the facts: I did not live in Australia before Feb 2001 (Did visit for a few weeks in 1999)...

I have computer generate payslips with no stamp and sing, joining and exp letter . and ref letter from company stating my post, period, duties and salary will this evidence enough to prove employment I don't have bank statement (account closed) and Tax returns

Bit of background: I'm the NZ citizen (moved to Aus in December 2020) My partner - Malaysian on a 485 visa expiring March 2021 (189 EOI submitted in April 2020 no news yet) We have been in a long distance relationship since 2013 (due to studies, work, family commitments and Covid). We do visit...

Hey everyone, New to this forum, have found many useful discussions already. Although could not find answer to a specific query I have. Here it goes - I (27 years old) graduated in 2015 from India having a bachelor in technology (mechanical engg.) from well known institute giving me points on...

Hi there, I'm currently in Australia on a NZ spouse 461 visa with my husband, who is a NZ citizen (SCV444). I'm in the process of applying for PR through a 189 visa and my husband is happy on his SCV444 and doesn't intend to be included in my application (as he can stay here in his own right...

Hi there, I planned to move to Australia in Apr 2020 after being given a work offer, and my PR will expire next March. However, due to Covid-19, my move has been postponed, I was hoping that things would get better by the end of 2020 but it turns out not to be the case - it is still very...

Hello, I am a born aussie citizen. My gf of one year is currently working as an intern pharmacist on a 485 visa. Prior to this she studied in the NT for 2 years completing her pharmaceutical degree. We both live in darwin but separately. I am from South australia and would like to return there...

Hi Guys, Anyone else on here applying for a 189 Visa (New Zealand Stream)? So hard to find info on this visa. I am an onshore applicant with additional applicants attached, who are offshore. If there are any other applicants I would love to hear from you's!!

Hi Guys, What impact do you think the coronavirus will have on GSM Applications. Some forums suggest it may actually quicken the process as other visas may be on hold. Some suggest we are going to be waiting a very long time. I lodged my 189 visa (New Zealand Stream) on the 06/12/2019 however...

Hi Guys, I was wondering if anybody knows if the Points Tested and New Zealand streams for the Subclass 189 Visa have the same waiting times? I lodged a complete application on the 06/12/2019 for the New Zealand stream and back then they had processing times available. Now they don't have any...

Hi all, I would appreciate comments on the following. I have a UK Bachelors degree ( BEng[Hons], intake 2009) which is accredited for both IEng and CEng from the engineering Council. Consequently, I am also a registered member of the Engineering Council (IEng) as i passed my membership review...