[Torch808]

Thanks @NB . Please help me by replying these two points.
1. What is the vac2 charge means?
2. How can I pay the vac2 Charge?

Are you talking about:

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Hi Jingbo, how did you pay the second VAC finally? I got the same s56 for functional English evidence but we decided to pay VAC2, and I sent an email to skilled.support email box mentioned in the request checklist file for the information to pay. However, I didn’t get any response in 2weeks. How should I do? What you have done for this? Thanks

 

[Torch808]

Thats exactly what I was talking about ( The line in red)
You can upload a word letter asking the case officer to create the vac2 payment demand as your wife does not have functional English to save time
Else the case officer will ask you to submit evidence for functional English and then you will reply and then he will create the demand
Cheers
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Thats exactly what I was talking about ( The line in red)
You can upload a word letter asking the case officer to create the vac2 payment demand as your wife does not have functional English to save time
Else the case officer will ask you to submit evidence for functional English and then you will reply and then he will create the demand
Cheers

Hi NB, I didn’t get any response when I sent an email to skilled.support emailbox for vac2 payment. This is a way the case officer mentioned in s56 checklist document. Additionally, following your suggestion to Jingbo I uploaded a letter via my immiaccount to try to contact my case officer to create that demand for vac2, but again no replies. Before these actions, I’ve uploaded an essential document listed in s56, should I click “I confirm I have provided information as requested” control to remind the officer that I’ve provided the information they request and also need their help to pay vac2? What is your idea? Thanks

 

[wfreyaw]

Hi guys! We had the medical check on the 4th of August and they have been received by the Immigration, who said that they do not need any further documents.
According to your experience, how long it will take for our grant?

Thank you in advance!

 

[gansaraslax]

Hi guys! We had the medical check on the 4th of August and they have been received by the Immigration, who said that they do not need any further documents.
According to your experience, how long it will take for our grant?

Thank you in advance!

around 1 to 3 weeks.

 

[Talenti-AU]

Hi All

A quick one: In the EOI form, is it, for example for achievements, a total of 4 MB (sum of the sizes of all files) that can be uploaded, or the size of each file that is uploaded there should be 4 MB at max?

Thanks

 

[k.sims]

around 1 to 3 weeks.

we have been waiting for 4 weeks since completing S56 request. Anyone also waiting for similar timeframe?

 

[It's time to fly]

we have been waiting for 4 weeks since completing S56 request. Anyone also waiting for similar timeframe?

We are in the same boat. We were asked to provide our polio certificate( for my wife main applicant and myself). But the immi account is still showing further assessment.

 

[Henry Tran]

Hi All,
I passed the EOI stage. Is it possible to lodge Visa immediately without any job offers from Australia? Or do I need to find a job first, then apply later?

 

[YASEER2020]

Hi All, I passed the EOI stage. Is it possible to lodge Visa immediately without any job offers from Australia? Or do I need to find a job first, then apply later?

Yes, one of my friends applied without a job offer May I know when did you submit your EOI? Tq

 

[Henry Tran]

Yes, one of my friends applied without a job offer May I know when did you submit your EOI? Tq

I applied for the EOI in Feb 2021 and received the invitation in March 2022.

 

[GlobCitizen]

Happy to share that I received my GRANT (858) today.
Thank you for all your support and motivation within Expat Forum…. You guys have been amazing!

Major milestones:

Lodgment Expression of Interest on Wednesday, 25/08/2021
Invitation to apply for the GTI program Friday, 13/05/2022

• PCC – SG – done in 4 days
• PCC – India – done in 7 days (had to travel to India)
• Medical – India – did it in India as slots were available easily, unlike SG waiting time of 1 month.

Lodgment of visa application Monday, 13/07/2022
S56 received Thursday, 23/07/2022

1. Spouse Medium of instruction letter from the university
2. Nominator to prove his:
   • National Reputation
   • Current job letters
   • Current salary letters
   • Previous job letter
   • Technical certifications international standard
   • Association in the industry (in BOLD within my trade line)

S56 documents submitted on 1st July 2022
Visa GRANT – Thursday 28th July 2022

Regards
Nik

Seems some typo here on dates, how did you get S56 before visa lodgment?

Lodgment of visa application Monday, 13/07/2022
S56 documents submitted on 1st July 2022
Visa GRANT – Thursday 28th July 2022

I am trying to understand how long it is taking to get Visa Grant after submitting all S56 documents as I have submitted them today.

 

[Vincent Yan]

Hi everyone. I am a WA graduate with a 3-year bachelor of science degree. I have a job offer for a civil draftsperson in WA. I just wonder do I need to have a skills assessment for the WA 190 nomination? Applying skill assessments at Engineer Australia with CDR may take a while.

 

[NB]

Hi everyone. I am a WA graduate with a 3-year bachelor of science degree. I have a job offer for a civil draftsperson in WA. I just wonder do I need to have a skills assessment for the WA 190 nomination? Applying skill assessments at Engineer Australia with CDR may take a while.

Without a skills assessment, you cannot submit an EOI in Skillselect
So you have to get assessed no matter how much time it takes
Cheers

 

[nikshar]

Seems some typo here on dates, how did you get S56 before visa lodgment?

Lodgment of visa application Monday, 13/07/2022
S56 documents submitted on 1st July 2022
Visa GRANT – Thursday 28th July 2022

I am trying to understand how long it is taking to get Visa Grant after submitting all S56 documents as I have submitted them today.

Sorry for the typo, it was 13/06/2022, and the rest dates are right.

 

[k.sims]

We are in the same boat. We were asked to provide our polio certificate( for my wife main applicant and myself). But the immi account is still showing further assessment.

Have you got your visa yet? How long have you been waiting for?

 

[elsiezz]

Hi guys,
Did anyone receive an invitation in Aug.? Or update information recently? Are they still processing April, 2021?🥴

 

[VadZhen]

Hi guys,
Did anyone receive an invitation in Aug.? Or update information recently? Are they still processing April, 2021?🥴

A few days ago it was April, yes (((

 

[It's time to fly]

Have you got your visa yet? How long have you been waiting for?

Since June 22

 

[k.sims]

Since June 22

Fingers crossed!

 

[ondspot]

Disclaimer: This is my own experience and not a paid promotion. I have been following this forum for nearly two years and today is my turn to share the good news with you all.

A quick intro about me:
Profession: Cyber Security
Location: Offshore
Salary: Way above the FWHIT
Credentials: 20+ years of experience leading global financial institutions in leadership roles. 25+ publications in industry-leading magazines. Membership and volunteering experiences in leading industry bodies like IEEE, ISACA, etc. I am also mentoring a few Australian universities and start-ups.
Form 1000: Nomination from ACS

Now the GTI story:
Like most of you, I submitted my expression of interest almost a year ago (in April 2021), and in parallel, I got my nomination from ACS, which took practically 5+ months. After the ACS nomination, I sent my form 1000 and other credentials over email to the GT mailbox. As well, followed it with global talent officers, but nothing moved forward in my case. I waited for another month, but no response or fruitful outcome from the global talent officers.

Finally, I decided to seek some help from registered MARA agents. I contacted multiple agents to understand their capability and turnaround time.

<SNIP>

Below is the timeline:
Signed the formal agreement - July 7
CV and other docs were finalized – July 12
Previous EOI has withdrawn – July 13
New EOI submitted with priority processing approval – July 13
UID Allocation – July 15 (within 48 hours)
Visa application submission – July 21
Medical done – July 25
Medical cleared - July 29
Visa Grant – Aug 9 (20 days from the application)

It took less than a month from EOI to the visa grant. It was a fantastic surprise for me after waiting more than a year to receive any response.

FYI. I had the rest of the documents, like PCC, English language requirements, etc., during the EOI stage itself.

<SNIP>

I learned much from this forum over the past two years of my GTI journey. I wish you all good luck!