TheMackemSlayer Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Probably a ridiculous question but I don't suppose there's a common trend with visa processing times? By which I mean are they generally granted at the beginning of the given timeframe or is it just totally random? Only asking as it will have been 10 months tomorrow since our applications were lodged and we were told to expect our decision within 10 - 14 months. I'm just so sick of feeling on edge every time a new email comes through now. Need an answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles2731 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hi, sit tight, ours took 12 months for perm visa, relax I'm sure it can't be much longer now.good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMackemSlayer Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 How long were you expecting to wait @Pebbles2731? We have applied for a partnership visa - hopefully PR straight away as we've been in a relationship for longer than 5 years and have 2 kids together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles2731 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hi, we were told same as you guys 10/12 months....I remember feeling like you, you'll get that reply soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMackemSlayer Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 God I hope you're right - I'm so impatient. I must get 5 or 6 emails per day and I close my eyes and wish for it to be the one I want every single time haha. We decided to be brave and book our flights anyway as well. Fly on 13 Feb, if visa takes 14 months then that'll take us to November. I'll be a nervous wreck by then! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles2731 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Oh wow, you are brave, where in Perth are you all heading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMackemSlayer Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 We'll be staying with relatives in Burns Beach for a while until we've found work and decided on a suburb that fits us best. Need to have a good look around before deciding. Personally I really like the look of Secret Harbour and Mandurah, but the in-laws are adamant we'd be better off NOR. What about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles2731 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 We love burns beach, especially the hubby, also love Scarborough, but not been to secret harbour, but heard it's nice, & I love Wembley..... Planning on going over about July time, going to be renting at first. Got lots of research to do, like finding a good school for our 13 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMackemSlayer Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Yeah, we'll be staying with in-laws, then renting for at least a year before looking to buy. Burns Beach is gorgeous, it's just a bit out of the way and the houses are very expensive. I haven't been to Secret Harbour either, just going off word of mouth and house prices etc. Butler seems okay, too. Mandurah I have been to and absolutely loved - could certainly see myself staying there. We have kids, too. Our eldest will be 5 when we fly and he'll be starting school here for a few months before we leave and then I believe he'll go straight into a school over there as they start on Feb. The little one will be at kindy. There is just too much to sort out, hence why I'm so keen for our visas to come through soon. That'd be one less worry and would help us get our heads in check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles2731 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Good luck & keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 You think Burns Beach is out of the way....................wait until you get to Secret Harbour............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey2645 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 We're going to mandurah - no other reason than I get a good vibe ;-) it's good to know you've actually been there and like it! Plus found a good school that, novelty of novelties, is in an area we can afford to rent and buy in. Are they still doing instant pr on partner if you've done the time? I know they used to but when we put our application in in may all the wording was for temp for 2 years and there didn't seem to be any wording for those circumstances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMackemSlayer Posted August 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 We're going to mandurah - no other reason than I get a good vibe ;-) it's good to know you've actually been there and like it! Plus found a good school that, novelty of novelties, is in an area we can afford to rent and buy in. Are they still doing instant pr on partner if you've done the time? I know they used to but when we put our application in in may all the wording was for temp for 2 years and there didn't seem to be any wording for those circumstances Yes mate, I have just been granted my PR visa today. Need to have been with your partner for 3 years, or two with kids. Madurah really is beautiful. I love the place, just haven't decided whether I see it as a lovely place to visit when time allows or a permanent location. I guess it all depends on where we find work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Life Down Under Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 [TABLE=class: bordertable, width: 716] [TR] [TH]Priority Group Number[/TH] [TH]Visa Subclass[/TH] [TH]Processing Time[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD]1[/TD] [TD]RSMS (subclass 119, 857) Skilled Regional[/TD] [TD]Low risk – 5 months High risk – 8 months [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]SkillSelect (subclass 187)[/TD] [TD]6 months [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]2[/TD] [TD]ENS (subclass 121, 856)[/TD] [TD]Low risk – 5 months High risk – 8 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]SkillSelect (subclass 186)[/TD] [TD]6 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]3[/TD] [TD]SMP (subclass 176, 475, 487, 886)[/TD] [TD]12 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]SkillSelect SMP (subclass 190 and 489)[/TD] [TD]3 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]4[/TD] [TD]Nominated Occupation on the SOL – Schedule 1 (subclass 175, 495, 496, 861, 862, 863, 880, 881, 882, 883, 885 and 176, 475, 487 if not SMP)[/TD] [TD]18 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]SkillSelect Independent and Family Sponsored (subclass 189 and 489)[/TD] [TD]3 months[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]5[/TD] [TD]All visas listed in priority 3 and 4 that are not SMP or Nominated Occupation on the SOL – Schedule 1[/TD] [TD]Assessment will commence when all cases in priority groups 1-4 are finalised [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey2645 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Yes mate, I have just been granted my PR visa today. Need to have been with your partner for 3 years, or two with kids. Madurah really is beautiful. I love the place, just haven't decided whether I see it as a lovely place to visit when time allows or a permanent location. I guess it all depends on where we find work. that's great news - we've got 11 years and a couple of kids so should walk that. Yeah work's the kicker all the way down there, but the way I figure it anywhere SOR would be a nightmare for working NOR and vice versa. Might be some commuting going on. Congrats btw that must be a load off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMackemSlayer Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 that's great news - we've got 11 years and a couple of kids so should walk that. Yeah work's the kicker all the way down there, but the way I figure it anywhere SOR would be a nightmare for working NOR and vice versa. Might be some commuting going on. Congrats btw that must be a load off. You'll likely get the 100 straight aways then buddy. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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