Jaws Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Okay, some progress. PCC' submitted today (dropped them off at the agent). Will schedule the medicals fro 3 weeks from now, and hopefully I would have gotten the timing just right to stand a chance at a direct grant.Good luck everyone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassyninja Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Thats awesome. We've just booked for medicals for next week - havent done PCC yet. EEK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranvilleMay15 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I am doing the application on my own for 189. They have not asked me for my form 80 though. The PCC is what they for character assessment. I submitted 11 August. PCC sent to Pretoria 18 Aug....doing medicals 25 Aug. To avoid second payment on visa, my wife is doing IELTS on 29 August.Good luck everyone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaws Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 For those that may want to postpone their activation of the visa to as late as possible, just remember that your activation deadline is one year from the date of your PCC or medical, whichever was done first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassyninja Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Thanks for the info Jaws - did not know that - Medicals booked for next week. Was planning to activate by March though, so should be fine. GranvilleMay15I had not heard of that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranvilleMay15 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Anyone. ..Please advise.....Can I even after EOI for 189 for my family apply for a 600 visitor visa? I need to go check out schools and visit my place of employment etc. Basically can I enter on the 600 visa without activating the 189? I do not want a situation where I accidentally activate the 189 then they cancel my wife/kid visa.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TashyL Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Hey Granville, My understanding is that you can enter the country at different stages however as long as all have entered Aus before your activation date it should be fine. I stand to be corrected though. There is a "Activation" topic in this forum maybe ask the question there to those who have already done their activation. Edited August 20, 2015 by TashyL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orinoco Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 hi All Just some feedback. We lodged our application beginning of August. And have applied for PCC. Should be collecting them today from Courier. Holding thumbs all is correct. Uploaded all the relevant documents.Now just waiting to any type of communication from Aus. Hurry up and wait. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shehraan Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 We have lodged our 189 visa on 13th Aug! Have sent through application for PCC but have not yet booked for medicals. Also need to submit form 80 as haven't got around to filling that in as yet!!!! Good luck to all who have submitted!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranvilleMay15 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Is form 80 a definite requirement or only when they ask for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shehraan Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) @Granville, I don't believe it is a definite requirement. I think it is only if they request it. But I reckon you cover yourself by doing it anyway so if they do want it, they already have it. Edited August 23, 2015 by Shehraan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranvilleMay15 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I downloaded the form...but I am going to wait until it requested. Thanks Shehraan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hie GranvilleMay15 and Shehraan your form 80 are you gonna fill them with a pen and scan or fill it online? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shehraan Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hi Chips, most probably with pen and scan it if that is allowed? Can anyone who has submitted form 80 guide us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassyninja Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 I typed into the PDF and then uploaded a digital signature - but you can type and then print and sign and scan back in too. Whatever works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuvi Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hi AllEOI lodged today... :-)And It begins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranvilleMay15 Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 All the best Yukio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Thank you Sassyninja will try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzystypes Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hi july gang,i have a question:we lodged on july 3 and i uploaded final docs yesterday (pcc's)...i have seen on the forum that the status should say "processing - pls wait for dept to contact you", but mine has only said "processing" since the time of lodgement. does anyone have similar experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanuts Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hi izzystypesI checked last night and all I can see is the words "processing" next to each applicants name.We just have to be patient I guess.Hope this puts your mind at ease. The waiting bit seems to be the hardest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzystypes Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 thanks so much peanuts, that does put my mind at easethis waiting is really not good for my sanity (lol) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyengles Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I see there's no August thread so I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon here.Our EOI was submitted on the 24th of August. Here's to hoping everyone gets invites in the next round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 So, wallyengels, go ahead and start one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzystypes Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 just a quick question:has anyone (who lodged in july) been contacted/ received grant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazbear Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Not us... waiting somewhat patiently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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