Visa Grant Delay 189

#438

Hello George, i have this same concern and i have not received any clear 100 % sure answer of this from my consultant, please read my comments above and if you get some details please share with me as well…

#439

Hi guys I’m new here

I have lodged my 189 eoi on 15/5/18 with 65 points and have updated to 75 points on 11/10/19. Does this mean the processing time will count from 11/10? Hope for the best for other applicants as well.

#440

Yes exactly, new date will be the one when your points increased, and you will get invite according to your 75 point and current availability/cut off of your job code…

#441

Your processing time will start once you submit the application after getting invitation. Make sure you’re ready with your documentation to submit the application as soon as you get the invite.

#443

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#446

Had posted feedback on homeaffairs website for the delay for 189 . This is the reply which i recieved.

The Department of Home Affairs has received your feedback on 22 October 2019. Feedback on our processes and services is important and we thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

Processing times are impacted each month by changes in application volumes, seasonal peaks, complex cases, and incomplete applications. We assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:

· whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents

· how promptly you respond to any requests for additional information (remember to check your junk folder, as our correspondence may auto-filter into spam)

· how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided

· for permanent migration visa applications, how many places are available in the migration program

You can monitor the processing times on our website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times

Your correspondence will be sent to the relevant processing area for information.

We hope this information has been helpful to you.

#447

What a JOKE

:rage::rage::rage::rage::rage:

#448

I lodged in the middle of March and heard nothing yet. I’m angry, devastated and depressed…:sob::sob: If I knew this would happen, I would’ve never started this process. It is a SHAME for a country like Australia.:no_mouth:

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#449

Hahahaha, same old , typical , pre-written response…

#450

we all understand your frustration bahaaraa. I think, most of the forum members are now tired of worrying due to this unforeseen delay.

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#451

One more visa grant today as per the immitracker… Good news.

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#452

Have just posted a feedback/complaint on the home affairs portal, will update when I get a response.

#453

The grants are obviously happening but only for pre-Feb applicants… there is zero progress on applications from March onwards.

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#454

I feel like I have been scammed for money.:roll_eyes: I wish now, I could have used this much amount of my hard earned money and irreversible time(in yrs!) into something else. Imagine, getting scammed by a country ! that too country like Australia

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#455

yes, it could be that they are starting from where they have left at…

#456

Hi All,

I called the immigration department day before yesterday on +61 26196 0196 and here are the list of questions which I asked.

  1. Why the processing times vary ? Ans - it all depends on multiple factor and number of invitation we recieve. I cannot say at this moment of the reason why it happened.

  2. Which processing time should I consider a. The one which is at the time of visa lodgement i.e. 6-7 months b. Or the one which is showing right now ? 18 to 33 months Ans- she told me that it should be current time to be considered and not the one which was showing at time of visa lodgement.

  3. What if I apply for 190 visa as it is moving fast ? Ans - it is completely your decision and I cannot comment on that.

  4. In case if the baby is born outside Australia then what are the steps to be taken ? Ans - she told that on website there is a link in which we have to enter different cases.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/change-in-situation/had-a-baby

  1. Do I have to intimate if there is promotion or job change. Ans - yes you can fill the form which is 1022 in case there is any change in job or profile or promotion.

  2. Is there a chance that processing time will reduce ? Ans - yes there is probability for that but I can’t guarantee you. The processing time vary from time to time as per multiple factors like number of invitations receieved, time of visa lodgement, incomplete applications etc

  3. If I lodged the visa 3 months back, and currently if it is showing 18 months then should I consider next 18 months or should I consider 15 months subtracting 3 months which already passed ? Ans - you should consider 15 months and not 18 months for your case.

Thanks all for all your updates and support.

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#458

Thanks for sharing, cheers!

#459

Dear Aj, Thanks for sharing. Not Possible. I’m going to submit a 190 EOI. Let’s see what happens.

#460

Almost 6000 regional PR issued within the first quarter of the year. I would not be surprised if there is only1 one person processing 189’s at present. Regional PR is where the government’s focus is but it is capped at 25000 per year. Therefore, 189’s turn will come soon. No doubt the caseload is way more than the CO’s available, hence the talks about privatising visa processing.

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#461

Response to my feedback on the portal:

The Department of Home Affairs has received your feedback on 25 October 2019. Feedback on our processes and services is important and we thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

Your application is within our published processing times. We can’t provide any updates on your application’s progress. If you lodged your application online, you can check the status of your application through ImmiAccount.

You may find the following information helpful:

Processing times

You can view current processing times on our website on the page for visa subclasses or citizenship types. Global processing times will be updated monthly. You should check regularly to ensure you remain aware of the current processing times.

Two processing times are displayed in calendar days, indicating how long it is taking to finalise 75 and 90 per cent of applications submitted globally. Estimates of processing times are provided as a guide only. Individual processing times may vary from the published estimates.

Circumstances that affect processing times

We assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:

· whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents

· how promptly you respond to any requests for additional information (remember to check your junk folder, as our correspondence may auto-filter into spam)

· how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided

· for permanent migration visa applications, how many places are available in the migration program

· for citizenship applications, the time taken to attend a Citizenship Ceremony or receive a Citizenship Certificate.

Your correspondence will be sent to the relevant processing area for information.

We hope this information has been helpful to you.