UserFromToOccupationVisa TypeSentArrived CO DateGrantedCommentsDays
JAN 12monthmonth 31-Jan-2012            
DEC 11monthmonth 31-Dec-2011            
AnleSouth AfricaAustraliaBA 175 SOL 21-Dec-2011           
erikJohannesburgAustralia (not sure where)Chemist 175 SOL 16-Dec-2011           
CarlyUKMelbourneHuman Resource Manager OTHER 15-Dec-201103-Jan-2012      03-Jan-2012  
vbguy2011AustraliaAustraliaLawyer OTHER 12-Dec-201115-Dec-2011      09-Jan-2012 http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/estimated-allocation-times.htm Reports 4 week waiting time for allocation of case officer. Its been 4 weeks today, but still no case officer...
NOV 11monthmonth 30-Nov-2011            
Alireza.mIranSouth AustraliaIndustrial Engineer 176 SS 24-Nov-2011          
OCT 11monthmonth 31-Oct-2011            
CrillieItalyWASocial Professional 176 SS 26-Oct-2011           
JLSRUSAAustralia  OTHER 17-Oct-2011           
SEP 11monthmonth 30-Sep-2011            
PatrickWJohannesburgPerth/TBCChemical Engineer 175 SOL 19-Sep-201120-Sep-2011          
SHandGHIrelandSydneySystems Analyst 175 MODL 16-Sep-201116-Sep-2011         
AUG 11monthmonth 31-Aug-2011            
JandJUSASouth Australia  OTHER 22-Aug-2011            
JULY 11monthmonth 31-Jul-2011            
NataLiberaItalyCanberraAnalyst Programmer RSMS/ENS 27-Jul-201129-Aug-2011          
Heine77South AfricaPerthSolicitor 175 SOL 15-Jul-201115-Jul-2011        
gingerkanuteUKVictoriaCivil Engineer 176 SS 09-Jul-201110-Jul-2011      26-Jul-201127-Oct-2011Me plus defacto spouse, health checks requested 26th July 2011. Married on friday, visa grnated on Thursday - woo!110
sanands2007IndiaAustraliaSoftware proffesional 175 SOL 30-Jun-2011         
JUNE 11monthmonth 30-Jun-2011            
HenningGermanySydneySoftware Engineer 175 SOL 28-Jun-201128-Jun-2011    14-Dec-201114-Dec-2011 169
RakeshPatelIndiaMelbourneAnalyst Programmer 176 24-Jun-201124-Jun-2011        Relative Sponsor , .Net Technologies
sgn051INDIAAUSTRALIAICT Business Anaylist 175 SOL 23-Jun-201125-Jun-2011          
WashburnSouth AfricaPerthQuantity Surveyor 176 08-Jun-201108-Jul-2011         
ffkPakistanMelbourne (inshaALLAH)Software Engineer 175 SOL 06-Jun-201108-Jun-2011       14-Dec-2011  
May 11monthmonth 31-May-2011            
Orion25Newcastle South AfricaCanberra ACTProperty Valuer 176 SS 30-May-201130-May-2011        
alexarSouth AmericaMelbourneSystem Analyst 176 SS 28-May-201128-Jun-2011    06-Jun-2011 Just waiting, nothing asked yet
AndyChuxSpainMelbourneDeveloper Programmer 175 SOL 15-May-201115-May-2011     13-Dec-2011 Already went to the doctor and we have our Police Clearence./10012012_Medicals received, application being processed further.
3Pirrets2OzUnited KingdomQueenslandCarpenter 176 10-May-201111-May-2011          
Southern RightHermanus, South AfricaSouth AustraliaLandscape Gardener 176 SS 06-May-201106-May-2011       17-May-2011  
MAR 2011monthmonth 31-Mar-2011            
AAAZRSouth AfricaAustraliaDeveloper Programmer 175 CSL 24-Mar-201124-Mar-2011         
WorsieSouth AfricaSydneyTechnician RSMS/ENS 21-Mar-201121-Mar-2011      17-Jun-2011  
bushi_222Karachi, PakistanPerth, AustraliaDeveloper Programmer OTHER 20-Mar-201121-Mar-2011          
FEB 2011monthmonth 28-Feb-2011            
yukiJapanMelbourneRegistred Nurse 175 SOL 16-Feb-201117-Feb-2011         
sachinmathiasIndiaAustraliaIT 175 SOL 15-Feb-201115-Feb-2011         
raysoolegyptmelbournemechanical engineer 176 13-Feb-201114-Feb-2011         
haleenglandNSWelectrcian 175 SOL 10-Jan-2011          i know we could be waiting some time!
DEC 2010monthmonth 31-Dec-2010            
sweetyogesh420INDIAMelbourne, AustraliaDeveloper programmer OTHER 16-Dec-201016-Dec-2010    06-Jul-2011  
MikeSUKSydneybusiness OTHER 06-Dec-201006-Dec-2010        
werdnakMalaysiaPerthManagement Consultant RSMS/ENS 03-Dec-201013-Dec-2010      07-Jan-2011Got it. Pretty fast.35
NOV 2010monthmonth 30-Nov-2010            
RajNepalQueenslandUni Lecturer RSMS/ENS 24-Nov-201025-Nov-2010      18-Dec-201013-Jan-2011Nepalese Passport, Applied from QLD. Received APPROVAL OF A NOMINATED POSITION 18 November, 2010. Received pre-decision advice and to be offshore on 30th December, 201050
DhawalIndiaAustraliaSoftware Engineer 175 NON MODL 15-Nov-201022-Nov-2010          
ManSri LankaSouth AustraliaDeveloper Programmer 176 SS 10-Nov-2010       Asked for Medicals & PCC on 18th March 2011. Medical sent 7th April.PCC uploaded19th April
JackDurbanBrisbaneSales Director RSMS/ENS 29-Sep-201025-Feb-2011      25-Feb-2011176 not forthcoming, so switched to 121 for that golen ticket!149
hellorajshahiBangladeshQueenslandMechanical Engineer 176 29-Sep-2010     08-Jun-2011  
AUG 2010monthmonth 31-Aug-2010            
abeersalikPakistan-Civil Engineer 175 SOL 28-Aug-201009-Sep-2010       01-Jun-2011  
acotigaRomaniaPerthCivil Engineer 175 NON MODL 13-Aug-201013-Aug-2010         
shivaIndianot decidedCivil Engineer 175 SOL 11-Aug-201030-Aug-2010        hope to get the case officer assigned soon
joynaldxBangladesh (Applied from UAE)SydneyCivil Engineer 176 10-Aug-201018-Aug-2010     19-May-2011 CO asked for Form80, 12 month pay slip,
mgarciaItalyBrisbaneSoftware Developer RSMS/ENS 08-Aug-201009-Aug-2010     23-Feb-201110-Mar-2011Employer Nomination received March 18th 2010 and approved September 2th 2010. Application received August 9th 2010214
JULY 10monthmonth 31-Jul-2010            
kashibleeBangladesh Engineer 176 SS 29-Jul-201029-Jul-2010        
JanineRPort ElizabethMelbourne, AustraliaAccountant 175 MODL 21-Jul-2010          
BexnshimEnglandPerth WAFloor & Wall Tiler 176 SS 21-Jul-201021-Jul-2010          
PopeyeSouth AfricaSydneyRep - Industrial Products RSMS/ENS 16-Jul-201021-Jul-2010     31-Dec-201021-Jun-2011PR approved!!!340
cristian2010RomaniaBrisbaneCivil Engineer - Structural 176 SS 14-Jul-201014-Jul-2010    28-Jul-201018-Aug-2010On 16.08.2010 showing "Health requirements finalised". Received grant letter on 18.Aug.2010 Yupii!!!35
tnyik2000Malaysia (apply from UAE)BrisbaneChartered Civil Engineer 175 SOL 11-Jul-201011-Jul-2010     27-Jul-201023-Aug-2010Visa granted one day after wife form submitted. I am coming Oz!43
michaelhannaEgyptPerthStructural Engineer 176 07-Jul-201007-Jul-2010      28-Jul-201015-Oct-2010CO assigned and asked for Medicals & PC on 28-07-2010 & medical & PC sent on 09-08-2010 & Medical Finalized on 11-08-2010 ............... VISA APPROVED ON 15 OCT 2010100
maniIndiaSydneyAccountant 176 03-Jul-201003-Jul-2010          
IoanHoriaOlarBucharest/ROUAdelaide/SAArchitect 176 SS 02-Jul-201002-Jul-2010         AACA Assesment in January,IELTS in February, SA SS in May
JUNE 10monthmonth 30-Jun-2010            
sydneytinaIndiaSydneyIT OTHER 24-Jun-201025-Jun-2010         
Johan&KarenCape TownDarwinArchitect RSMS/ENS 02-Jun-201003-Jun-2010    22-Jun-201014-Jul-2010Nomination approved42
The C FamilyIrelandSouth AustraliaElectrician 176 SS 07-May-201007-May-2010          
APR 10monthmonth 30-Apr-2010            
vic n steffEngland & GermanyAdelaide, AustraliaMetal Machinist RSMS/ENS 11-Apr-201013-Apr-2010       16-Jun-2010Nomination app sent with visa app.Nomination approved 21/4/201066
Oscar VallSpainSydney areaMaterials Engineer 175 SOL 07-Apr-201007-Apr-2010      Priority group 3 (SOL)
PackermanSouth AfricaAustraliaIT 175 CSL 04-Apr-201004-Apr-2010    21-Jun-201020-Jul-2010Yipppeee!!!107
MAR 10monthmonth 31-Mar-2010            
Jesus is LordBrazilSydneyACS 176 18-Mar-201029-Mar-2010      23-Apr-2010  
JustinPietermaritzburgSydneyBench toolmaker RSMS/ENS 11-Mar-2010          
houciausTunisiaPertharch associate 176 SS 01-Mar-201001-Mar-2010    31-Jan-201120-Apr-2011Job verification call on 10/03/2011415
WillWindhoekBrisbaneSurveyor 175 CSL 16-Feb-2010       04-Mar-201029-Jun-2010Applied while already in Aus on 457133
Huaqin QinShanghai Hospitality manager RSMS/ENS 01-Feb-2010         
JAN 10monthmonth 31-Jan-2010            
ahmed baigPakistanSydneyCivil Engineer 175 MODL 28-Jan-201003-Feb-2010       30-Jun-2010 CO requested for medicals and PCC on 05/01/11
tennantrodneyCape TownSydneyHuman Resources RSMS/ENS 28-Jan-2010      31-May-2010ENS 856. Never got a case officer. Just approval.123
sandeepnandyDubaiMelbourneUnix Specialist 175 CSL 21-Jan-201028-Jan-2010       12-Mar-201014-May-2010Requested for PCC and Health Check report on 15th march. MEd delivered in sydney on 18th apr 2010. PCC sent on 26th April 2010.113
OryxCape TownPerthElectronic Engineer 176 SS 20-Jan-2010         Meds finalised. PCC with agent on 1 April
Ausie2bSouth AfricaSydneyAccountant 175 CSL 20-Jan-201021-Jan-2010      16-Feb-2010Preloaded medicals (received Dec 30, 2009), Preloaded Police Clearance (Feb 4, 2010) Flying out on April 30, 2010!! Whoop whoop!!27
VezUKAustraliaF&B Supervisor RSMS/ENS 18-Jan-2010          
diefee81irelandsydneymedical 175 CSL 15-Jan-201016-Feb-2010        
bhavinbulsaraIndiaAustraliaIT 176 10-Jan-201001-Feb-2010         
Paul LeyGeorgeProbably MelbourneIT 175 NON MODL 08-Jan-2010        30-Mar-2010Now I need a Job81
Peter RompelAlbertinia, South AfricaAustraliaBoilermaker RSMS/ENS 05-Jan-201013-Feb-2010        Nomination approved 11 Nov 2009.
nemesisPakistanSydneyNetwork Security Engineer 175 MODL 01-Jan-201010-Feb-2010    05-Apr-201025-Jul-2011MEDS+PCC requested [25-05-11], MEDS+PCC submitted [30-05-11]; Interview Call [30-06-11]+Visa approved 25-07-11]570
DEC 09monthmonth 31-Dec-2009            
AndreaLMoranbahMoranbahElectrician RSMS/ENS 18-Dec-2009        Nomination approved 22 Feb 2010
Estelle JacobsPretoria, South AfricaSydney, AustraliaProject Engineer RSMS/ENS 11-Dec-2009         
TraceyJohannesburgSydneyPodiatrist 175 CSL 09-Dec-2009        21-Jan-201018-Mar-2010 99
NOV 09monthmonth 30-Nov-2009            
aaaindiaaustraliac++ 175 MODL 20-Nov-200912-Jan-2010    14-Jan-2010  
martinpSouth AfricaBrisbaneIT RSMS/ENS 19-Nov-200916-Dec-2009     29-Oct-2010  
rahmedPakistanPerthMechanical Engineer 175 CSL 17-Nov-200918-Nov-2009       04-Feb-201031-Jan-2011Visa grant mail arrived on Jan-31, 2011.440
The NoonansJohannesburgSydneyIT Manager 175 CSL 16-Nov-200917-Nov-2009          
HariniAdityaIndiaMelbourneArchitect 176 04-Nov-200910-Nov-2009         Indian Passport
OCT 09monthmonth 31-Oct-2009            
KitCape TownBrisbaneIT (C#/C++) 175 CSL 28-Oct-200928-Oct-2009       07-Jan-201012-Mar-2010WOW... GRANTED...!!! Such a relief, so exciting!!135
rsborgesBrazilMelbourneSystem Administrator 175 NON MODL 17-Oct-200917-Oct-2009          
rjumarPakistanAustraliaNetwork Security 175 CSL 06-Oct-200907-Oct-2009          
jlr248englandaustraliaplumber & teaching asst. 175 MODL 06-Oct-2009        
nabilKarachi, PakistanSydneyFinancial Investment Advisor 176 SS 02-Oct-200902-Oct-2009      21-Mar-2011 CO asked for Form 80, submitted Form 80 on April 9, 2011
kewldyudmelbourne IT professional RSMS/ENS 02-Oct-2009         
mikehcmvnvietnamsydneymanagement 175 NON MODL 01-Oct-200901-Oct-2009       
dannyclvnVietnamSydneyGeneral Manager 175 SOL 01-Oct-2009           
kevinchungMalaysiaSydneyAccountant 175 CSL 01-Oct-200908-Oct-2009      21-Jan-2010  
SEPT 09monthmonth 30-Sep-2009            
ToitjiePretoriaCanberraHR Recruitment Specialist 176 26-Sep-200923-Oct-2009         
The Endless WaitMalaysia (applying from Singapore)UnsureIT Manager 175 NON MODL 22-Sep-200923-Sep-2009          
granvilleUKSydneyCivil Engineer 176 15-Sep-200916-Sep-2009       08-Oct-200916-Nov-2009So so Good to have the magical piece of paper62
benpCape TownSydneyIT SAP 175 CSL 07-Sep-200901-Oct-2009       16-Dec-200916-Feb-2010all done, 5 months in total.162
sriikanthIndiaSydneyCivil Engineer 175 CSL 05-Sep-200905-Sep-2009        ***csl list*** the wait begins....
RoAndSueLondonSydneySoftware Developer 175 CSL 03-Sep-200907-Sep-2009       
NaveenIndiaMelbourne/SydneySoftware Developer - J2EE 175 CSL 02-Sep-200902-Sep-2009          
AUG 09monthmonth 31-Aug-2009            
mellaJHBNot sure yetAccountant 175 CSL 16-Aug-2009           
BrendanIrelandSydneyAccountant 175 CSL 14-Aug-200914-Aug-2009     30-Nov-2009  
ChachSydneySydneyRecruitment Consultant RSMS/ENS 11-Aug-2009         
ChrispyCape TownAdelaideAccountant 176 07-Aug-200907-Aug-2009          
SerendipityJHBMelbourneMotor Mech 176 31-Jul-200931-Jul-2009      31-Aug-2009 CONVERTING 176 TO RSMS 119 - Nomination approved 03/02/2010. NOW WE WAIT
JULY 09monthmonth 31-Jul-2009            
SunitaSanjaykumarIndiaMelbourneTranslator 175 SOL 28-Jul-200907-Aug-2009        Moved to Priority / Category 4 in July10
JUNE 09monthmonth 30-Jun-2009            
PascaleGermanySydneyReservations Manager 175 NON MODL 29-Jun-200929-Jun-2009        Eligible for Medicare since 29.06.09 :-) :-)
EuanUKPerthwall/floor tiler 175 CSL 27-Jun-200929-Jun-2009      13-Oct-200902-Dec-2009Yippee!!! we made it and it was a lot quicker than I expected - Australia here we come158
D & MCenturionBrisbaneIT Functional Specialist 175 CSL 27-Jun-200930-Jun-2009     20-Nov-200913-Jan-2010O Yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!200
PKNJoburgMelbourneAuditor 176 25-Jun-200925-Jun-2009       31-Aug-200917-Dec-2009Whew!175
ozzieboundGEORGEADELAIDEFINANCE OFFICER OTHER 24-Jun-2009          
Frank & LeonJohannesburgMelbourneC# Analyst Developer 175 CSL 16-Jun-200916-Jun-2009         
MadelainePerthPerthConstruction RSMS/ENS 12-Jun-200923-Jun-2009      19-Aug-200903-Sep-2009Nomination approved 8/7/09 after 11 weeks.83
OlkabolkaBrisbaneBrisbaneIT Management RSMS/ENS 11-Jun-200918-Jun-2009      13-Jul-2009Employer nomination approved on 10 July 2009. Didnt even know we had a CO until visa was granted.32
brettmeyerDurbanMelbourneWeb Developer 175 NON MODL 10-Jun-2009        
BortCanadaSydneyIT 175 NON MODL 05-Jun-200905-Jun-2009         
ElaineRayton - PretoriaCanberraSystems / IT Project Manager 176 SS 01-Jun-200902-Jun-2009       ACT SS Approved on 05/07/2010
MAY 09monthmonth 31-May-2009            
Vedantam_ramHyderabad , IndiamelbourneIT 176 31-May-2009         01-Mar-2011 PCC and Medicals and Relative aditional docs submited on 10 th May 2011
bubble NSWBoliermaker RSMS/ENS 28-May-200919-Jun-2009       02-Jul-200913-Jul-2009 46
coyoteDurbanSydneyPilot OTHER 21-May-200922-May-2009      22-Jun-200903-Jun-2009CO requested further docs which we gave him within 2 days, 2 weeks later got our visa13
mmaatyEgyptMelbournePhramacist 176 20-May-200920-May-2009         
proximoPakistanSydneyElectronics Engineer 175 NON MODL 13-May-200919-May-2009        12-Oct-2009 all requested documents sent in October
SalsCape TownBrisbaneTechnical Writer & Event Management 176 05-May-200905-May-2009        
busyboyCape townPerthDentist 176 03-May-2009         
PeterslCape TownMelbourneProduction Manager RSMS/ENS 01-May-200920-May-2009    20-May-200907-Jul-2009Initial 176 visa taking more than 12 months. New application lodged as ENS visa. Worth the money!67
APRIL 09monthmonth 30-Apr-2009            
HJORabewillowdaleSouth-AfricaAustralia  OTHER 29-Apr-200928-May-2009     28-May-2009  
DukesZimbabweIn Townsville alreadyFitter & Turner 4112/11 RSMS/ENS 27-Apr-2009         On Zim passports, sent form 80, and a whole lot of others, application weighed 2kg
4realpolokwanewonthaggiteacher 175 MODL 26-Apr-200927-Apr-2009          
FALJohannesburgMelbourneC# Analyst Developer 175 CSL 26-Apr-200916-Jun-2009         
buzzbeeCape TownSydneyMedical doctor RSMS/ENS 25-Apr-200905-May-2009      14-May-200928-May-2009Requested letter proving wife schooled in English.33
pangkalizerPhilippinesPerth.NET 176 23-Apr-200923-Apr-2009     26-Aug-2009 176-CSL
miranMoorreesburgAustraliaTeacher 175 NON MODL 21-Apr-200928-Apr-2009         
katvisCape TownBrisbaneLawyer 175 NON MODL 21-Apr-200921-Apr-2009          
MelanieGCTEast CoastIT 175 NON MODL 21-Apr-200921-Apr-2009        ACS RPL: 22Dec08-12Mar09
ronfirePerthPerthAccountant 176 21-Apr-200921-Apr-2009     18-May-200914-Aug-2009Pre-Grant letter in Aug 2009. Visa issued while on holiday 30 Nov 2009.115
WBACTJHBCanberraManager 176 20-Apr-200922-May-2009     26-Jun-200917-Sep-2009 150
mariavDurbanBrisbaneSelf employed OTHER 20-Apr-2009         
ddp1MelbourneMelbourneEngineer RSMS/ENS 16-Apr-2009       17-Apr-2009 1
Die LuttigsPretoriaDont know yetIT 175 CSL 15-Apr-200920-Apr-2009       20-Apr-200915-Feb-2010We got our Visa Approved need to activate before 30/11/2010306
MathewgDurbanMelbourneExternal Auditor 176 14-Apr-200914-Apr-2009    30-Apr-200927-Aug-2009Finally granted, and I never want to go through all that running around agains! Good luck to everyone else applying.135
tmbSpringsPerthFitter RSMS/ENS 09-Apr-200909-Apr-2009         
sunMumbaiAdelaideIT RSMS/ENS 31-Mar-200931-Mar-2009       
BevFCenturionNot sureAccountant 175 CSL 31-Mar-2009      08-Oct-2009 191
MAR 09monthmonth 31-Mar-2009            
PeterHeinPretoriaNot sureElectronic Engineer 175 CSL 31-Mar-200931-Mar-2009    12-Oct-200905-Nov-2009Application Approved219
maddyowenHillingdonSydneyElectrican 175 NON MODL 29-Mar-2009          Application logoed in March via agent awaiting case officer
ericmarinaEast LondonBrisbanePetrol Mechanic OTHER 27-Mar-2009        3rd party handling nomination so not sure when case officer assigned, but we do have one.
Annelie SiemensRandburg/JohannesburgPerth/SydneyHusband/System administrator 175 NON MODL 26-Mar-200927-Mar-2009     08-Aug-2011  
alhattiSaudi ArabiaSydneyIT-SAP 175 CSL 21-Mar-200921-Mar-2009     01-Sep-2009 Converted to 176 in august
Michele RCape TownBrisbaneC.Net Technologies (Steve) 175 CSL 20-Mar-2009      07-Sep-200909-Oct-2009CO asked for Form 80 and another copy of my birth cert 7 Oct 2009.203
TaeganPerthPerthIT RSMS/ENS 19-Mar-2009       26-Mar-2009British Passport7
epetersPerth, Western AustraliaPerth, Western AustraliaIT RSMS/ENS 19-Mar-200924-Mar-2009     26-Mar-200927-Mar-2009Nomination approved 26-Mar-09.8
emilejvrJohannesburgPerthAccountant 175 CSL 14-Mar-200914-Mar-2009    14-Oct-200930-Oct-2009All "Met" except work experience - requested additional reference.230
DannyBoyCenturionDont know yetMES Consultant 175 CSL 13-Mar-200920-Mar-2009     16-Oct-200906-Nov-2009All additional docs requested by CO shown as received238
ZakattacDurbanBrisbaneBusiness OTHER 06-Mar-200926-Mar-2009      26-Mar-2009  
Jacques and NatalieCape TownPerthSoftware developer 175 CSL 03-Mar-2009       03-Sep-200914-Jan-2010 317
FEB 09monthmonth 28-Feb-2009            
MelbourneBoundDurbanMelbourneCivil Engineering Technologist 175 NON MODL 26-Feb-2009           
AnnaMCape TownMelbourneAccountant 175 CSL 25-Feb-200925-Feb-2009       
We R GoingDurbanBrisbaneRadiographer RSMS/ENS 24-Feb-2009         05-May-2009Nomination Approved on 28th Feb 200970
KleintjiePort ElizabethTownsvilleElectrician 175 NON MODL 24-Feb-2009       21-Feb-201104-Apr-2011 769
PopTSandtonMelbourneAccountant 176 23-Feb-200924-Feb-2009      24-Mar-2009 Request for pcc 05 Jun 09. Uploaded 08 june 09.
canberramalaysiacanberrapattent examiner RSMS/ENS 20-Feb-200910-Mar-2009      07-May-200929-May-2009 98
MayJohannesburg, South AfricaBrisbaneWorkflow designer 175 CSL 12-Feb-200912-Mar-2009    10-Sep-2009 07/03/2009 - Medicals Finalised. Application Status: Processing Further
stuukperthfloor layer 176 11-Feb-200913-Feb-2009      18-Mar-200915-May-2009 93
MatipoIndiaMelbourneCook OTHER 09-Feb-200909-Feb-2009       Wating for the CO
luv2goRichards Bay, SAQld, AustraliaArtisan 175 MODL 09-Feb-200909-Feb-2009          
SHIVA PRAKASHINDIAAUSTRALIACIVIL ENGINEERING 175 CSL 06-Feb-200921-Feb-2009          
JAN 09monthmonth 31-Jan-2009            
StrandedMidrandMelbourneIT 175 CSL 30-Jan-200930-Jan-2009        
WaltAMCape TownNot sure yetIT 176 25-Jan-2009          
vivaoz (Putter Family)Carletonville-South AfricaKambalda West - WAElectrical Technician RSMS/ENS 23-Jan-200929-Jan-2009     30-Jan-200925-Feb-2009Submitted IELTS results - 25 Feb 0933
KaroofamilieOudtshoornEmerald QFarmhand RSMS/ENS 22-Jan-2009         
waiting too longCape TownBrisbaneFinancial manager 175 NON MODL 22-Jan-2009        British passport currently in Brisbane on 457
MBS2OZPretoriaPerthCivil Engineer 175 CSL 21-Jan-200922-Jan-2009         
SibyllaCape TownCanberra - maybe?..IT 175 NON MODL 20-Jan-200902-Feb-2009        Applying for sponsorship with ACT. Will probably switch to 176 if approved. Application should be lodged next week sometime..
christo_zaPretoria, South AfricaMelbourne/Perth?Project / Program Manager 175 NON MODL 16-Jan-2009         Wife and Child on Dutch Passports
MelbourneGirlDurbanMelbourneTeacher 176 15-Jan-200916-Jan-2009     09-Feb-200926-Mar-2009State sponsored-Victoria. Medicals finalised 16/03/09.PCC uploaded 17/03/0970
skloseGermanyTassieZoologist 175 SOL 09-Jan-200909-Jan-2009          
twinDurbsPerthHairdresser 176 09-Jan-200914-Jan-2009       Applied for State Sponorship to Western Australia and still waiting. WA SS approved on the 21 July 09. Further documentation required. Did our medicals on the 14/09 09, now we just wait. Hope visa comes through quick.
PistolDurbanBrisbaneTool & Die Maker 175 MODL 07-Jan-2009         British Passport
Laura & MartinBrackendownsGeraldton/PeelElectrician 175 MODL 05-Jan-2009     14-Dec-2010  
GrahamAndMelJohannesburgMelbourneAccountant 175 MODL 03-Jan-2009          
CramerPietermaritzburgMebourneAnalyst/Programmer 175 CSL 02-Jan-2009           
StilettaRussiaPerthGeophysics 176 01-Jan-200901-Jan-2009       03-Mar-2009  
DEC 08monthmonth 31-Dec-2008            
SharkyPretoriaAdelaideElectrical Engineer 176 SS 29-Dec-200829-Dec-2008     28-May-200914-Jul-2009Converted from 175 to 176 SS. Dutch (EU) passport for main applicant.197
RynoEast LondonMelbourneElectrician 175 CSL 19-Dec-2008         skills assessed with TRA July 08, IELTS Exam passed with a 6 on 10 October 2008
jumbojetDurbanCanberra, ACTGeneral Manager 176 19-Dec-200819-Dec-2008      19-Nov-2010 Changed to ACT SS May 2010
avidaPretoriaAdelaideIT Systems Manager 175 NON MODL 18-Dec-2008           
KarinaPerCape TownSydneyEducation - Secondary 176 17-Dec-200817-Dec-2008        Family Sponsered
whuiSingaporeCanberraExaminer of Patents RSMS/ENS 15-Dec-2008          Singapore passport
thegeesZimbabweVictoriaMotor Mechanic 176 SS 15-Dec-200822-Dec-2008      12-May-2010 CO has requested for extra docs but has not replied yet.
CinderellaMpumalangaAdelaideFinance OTHER 09-Dec-2008      16-Mar-2009  
BruceMKEast LondonPerthTradesman 176 SS 08-Dec-2008          
SakunatsaCoventry, UKUndecidedAccountant 175 MODL 08-Dec-200812-Dec-2008          Holder of Zimbabwean Passport
Jaco & AnninePretoriaSydney/MelbourneIT Analyst/Programmer 175 NON MODL 07-Dec-200807-Dec-2008       08-Dec-2010 Now waiting for Birth Cert and Passport for our son. Born 3 Dec 2010
barnes.jPretoriaKununurraJewellery designer/store manager RSMS/ENS 04-Dec-200811-Dec-2008     17-Dec-200803-Feb-2009 61
xbarrosBrazilPerth/MelbourneElectrical Engineer 175 CSL 04-Dec-200804-Dec-2008     29-May-2009 Applying from South Africa, Brazilian passport. CO change and on the 15th Oct 2009 requested proof of employment of the last 24 months from lodgement. Sent everything on 30th Oct 2009.
bladeJhbMelbourneIT System Engineer 175 NON MODL 03-Dec-2008          Still waiting for docs from home affairs, which was applied for in Mar 08
Andre dPRandpark RidgePerthElectrician 176 02-Dec-200802-Dec-2008       02-Feb-2009  
Triple-SCape TownMelbourneIT Analyst/Programmer 175 CSL 02-Dec-200803-Dec-2008     27-Aug-200918-Sep-2009CO requested payslips and bank statements for last 3 years. Also updated work references for last 3 years, Form 80 and Taxation Docs290
ameleeeSingaporeCanberraChem/Engr RSMS/ENS 01-Dec-2008          Singapore passport
NOV 08monthmonth 30-Nov-2008            
dragutinmSerbiaMelbourne.NET Technologies Specialist 175 CSL 30-Nov-200801-Dec-2008        Australian Computer Society (ACS) Member since 16-Oct-2008
adribasBrazilSydneyInfosec Professional 175 MODL 28-Nov-2008          Brazilian passport, applying from Czech Rep.
jolandawCape TownNot SureIT Business Analyst 175 NON MODL 26-Nov-200809-Dec-2008          Submitted Online but DIAC changed to paper due to technical hitch on their side
DiveupSydney Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 175 CSL 25-Nov-200825-Nov-2008    25-May-200914-Aug-2009At Last262
leahjulietDurbanPerthMechanical Engineering 176 25-Nov-2008       02-Feb-200919-Feb-2009Awaiting police clearance86
AdelebBenoniBrisbaneHairdresser 175 MODL 24-Nov-2008       
 01-Feb-2012 1164
JacquesvdHaarJohannesburgPerthAccountant 175 MODL 23-Nov-200823-Nov-2008        
thehullsPinetown, DurbanDalby, QueenslandFinancial Manager RSMS/ENS 19-Nov-200821-Nov-2008      12-Dec-200812-Dec-200821 days23
FozzyPerthPerthAccountant 176 19-Nov-200819-Nov-2008     16-Nov-2009Pre grant letter issued 08/09/09, received 23/09/09, booked to fly to Auckland 15/11/09 - stay tuned for the visa grant. Granted visa on 16/11/09 whilst we were in Auckland362
RenciavCape TownBrisbaneManagement/Sales Consultant 175 NON MODL 18-Nov-2008         
wynmPretoriaPerthProgrammer 175 CSL 15-Nov-200821-Nov-2008       20-May-200917-Jul-2009Meds finalised 8 July 2009, PCC Uploaded 16 July 2009244
kennykroodepoortperthhairdresser(wife) 175 MODL 13-Nov-2008           
NaudisCape TownPerth / SydneyAccountant 175 MODL 13-Nov-200813-Nov-2008     25-May-200901-Jul-2009Meds submitted 1/12/08 and Status updated on Visa Progress to Meds finalised 12/12230
asorSouth AfricaMelbourneIT Manager 175 NON MODL 09-Nov-2008          
Hennie-PenniePerthPerthBA/ programmer 175 CSL 05-Nov-2008      22-May-200927-Jul-2009SA PCs re-submitted 20-July-2009264
i_rebelPhilippinesSydneyIT Manager 176 03-Nov-2008           
saaymansPEPort ElizabethPerthAccountant 175 CSL 03-Nov-200804-Nov-2008    22-May-200923-Jul-2009 262
movingEstcourt SAMelbourneAccountant 175 CSL 03-Nov-200803-Nov-2008       12-May-200904-Aug-2009We got it at last!!274
PaulAndJenJohannesburgMelbourneAccountant 175 CSL 03-Nov-200804-Nov-2008    22-May-200914-Aug-2009Melbourne here we come!!!!284
WantbetterPretoriaPerthAccountant 175 MODL 01-Nov-200801-Nov-2008      19-May-2009Also applied for 457 visa on 6 Jan 2009, but paper based. Never received email that a case officer was assigned for 175, just got it granted.199
OCT 08monthmonth 31-Oct-2008            
sp4rkmanUK (Durban Originally)BrisbaneIT 176 31-Oct-2008         Using British Passport
grantvtJoziBrisbaneC# Developer 175 CSL 26-Oct-200826-Oct-2008       08-May-200902-Jul-200908-May-2009: Documents Met249
NeerajKalraIndiaAustraliaMarketing Specialist 176 25-Oct-2008        Applied PR GSM 176 online Self,Family Sponsored, No agent help taken. All documents, Medicals,PCC already submitted alongwith application in Octber 2008. Neither case officer alloted yet nor any communication from Immigration authorities.
PEfamilyPE, SAPerthPersonnel Officer 176 24-Oct-2008     02-Mar-200920-Mar-2009Aiming for early June.147
PedIranBrisbaneCivil Engineer 212411 175 CSL 24-Oct-200827-Oct-2008    25-May-200903-Mar-2010sent Med & PCC in Oct, 2009. On security check since Aug, 2009495
gevansmpumalangamackaymillwright RSMS/ENS 23-Oct-200823-Oct-2008        
TeziOriginally Pretoria now in BrisbaneBrisbaneCivil Engineer 175 CSL 23-Oct-200824-Oct-2008     15-May-200930-Jun-2009on our way to Auckland.250
grizzlyPretoriaBrisbaneIT Consultant 175 NON MODL 22-Oct-200822-Oct-2008     01-Aug-201103-Aug-2011Changed skills assessment to ANZSCO code. Kept enquiring, then finally got a case officer, and visa issued 3 days later1015
Brickwas Pmb now UgandaTasmaniaForestry RSMS/ENS 21-Oct-200828-Oct-2008       28-Oct-200806-Jan-2009Arrived 25th May 200977
OverthemoonJohannesburgSydneyGeneral Manager 175 NON MODL 20-Oct-200820-Oct-2008       
BananagirlRichards BayMandurah, WATeacher RSMS/ENS 17-Oct-200822-Oct-2008       17-Dec-2008 61
BullebakCape TownPerth/BrisbaneFinance Manager 175 NON MODL 14-Oct-2008        Applied to change skills assessment to Accountant
PrinsloosJHBBrisbaneMath Teacher 175 MODL 14-Oct-200824-Jul-2009           
pfisterPretoriaCanberraGeneral Manager / Sales and Marketing 176 10-Oct-2008         Changed from 175 to 176 SS.Applied 9 June 2009, Approved 29 Oct 2009
DoranPretoriaBrisbaneCivil Engineering RSMS/ENS 09-Oct-200820-Oct-2008       30-Oct-200806-Nov-2008 28
goFlyDurban, South AfricaBrisbane, AustraliaIT TECHNICIAN 176 09-Oct-200809-Oct-2008        Family sponsored
connorbCape TownPerthIT 176 08-Oct-2008        
still-waiting-79MalaysiaLiving in MelbourneProject Administrator 176 03-Oct-200803-Oct-2008      Being sponsored by sister. My lawyers advised that due to the changes, etc my application my only get assigned after Sept 09!
MaggelPretoriaPerthIT 175 NON MODL 01-Oct-2008         WA Sponsorship 25/3/2009 175->176
SEPT 08monthmonth 30-Sep-2008            
vaalrivierN CAPEQueensland (Brisbane?)Civil Engineer 175 CSL 26-Sep-200829-Sep-2008      01-May-200914-Jul-2009 291
KatrynCenturion, PretoriaBrisbaneAccountant 175 MODL 26-Sep-200804-Nov-2008        Applying through network migration
jubaLondon / ErmeloPerthAccountant 175 CSL 25-Sep-200829-Sep-2008      08-May-200929-Sep-2009Change in circumstances (new baby born 22/6/09) sent 26/8/09 processed 4/9/09. PCCs uploaded 15/7/09 & 23/7/09 processed 4/8/09. Meds received in Sydney 7/9/09.369
snymancPretoriaSunshine/Gold Coast / BrisbaneAccountant 175 CSL 25-Sep-200827-Sep-2008    08-May-200908-May-2009PCC submitted 4 Feb 09. Medicals done on 5 Feb 09. Straight approval!!225
BattissKloof, KZNCanberra/BrisbaneTelecoms 176 22-Sep-2008       PCC and Meds frontloaded
liezl EllisKempton ParkPerthTeacher 175 MODL 21-Sep-200826-Sep-2008        Loaded everything, except Medicals
dutoit2ozCape TownNot sureEngineer 175 NON MODL 19-Sep-2008        
apetrovaCape TownMelbourneArchitect 175 MODL 19-Sep-200819-Sep-2008       26-Jul-201015-Sep-2010Had to do Mediclas and PCC twice, and got State Sponsorship from WA in Feb 2010726
JeanSouth AfricaAustraliaElectrical Engineer 175 MODL 18-Sep-200826-Sep-2008          
MPietPretoriaHobart, TasmaniaC# Developer RSMS/ENS 16-Sep-200806-Oct-2008       06-Oct-200814-Nov-2008Medicals delayed the process by a few weeks - Frontload them!59
RecoilJohannesburgPerthInformation Security Manager 176 16-Sep-200816-Sep-2008       07-Oct-2009British Passport. Changed over in March from 175 CSL to 176386
leboerseunAlbanyAlbanyFarm Overseer RSMS/ENS 15-Sep-200805-Nov-2008      05-Nov-200823-Dec-2008Ausie Ausie Ausie oi oi oi99
CLWJohannesburgUndecidedChartered Accountant 175 MODL 14-Sep-200815-Sep-2008       20-Oct-201024-Jan-2011New Zealand Passport862
Gr8expectationsPretoriaBrisbaneCivil Engineer 176 14-Sep-200815-Sep-2008     26-Mar-200915-Jun-2009Switched from 175CSL to 176SS on 20 Feb 2009. Pre-Grant letter 15 April 2009274
LisaSKloof KZNPerth or BrisbaneFitter & Turner 176 08-Sep-200823-Sep-2008       Withdrwn from CSL. Applied for WA sponsor
jmduplessiscurrently in Cayman IslandsMelbourneAccountant 175 MODL 04-Sep-200804-Sep-2008      01-May-200919-Jun-2009Requested medicals288
khoyleCenturionSydneyJava Developer 175 CSL 04-Sep-200804-Sep-2008      01-May-200907-Aug-2009PCC submitted 6 July 2009337
DHH009CenturionSydneyAccountant 175 MODL 04-Sep-200805-Sep-2008         
MelindaPM BurgBrisbaneNurse 175 CSL 31-Aug-200801-Sep-2008      06-May-2009No case officer. Straight to granted on DIAC website.248
AUG 08monthmonth 31-Aug-2008            
EReynaersJohannesburg, ZAPerth, AUSAccountant 175 CSL 30-Aug-200831-Aug-2008       26-Jun-2009  
alpiaDurbanqueenslandvocational teacher 176 30-Aug-2008        
LoydindiasydneyIT 175 CSL 29-Aug-200829-Aug-2008    23-Apr-2009 Awaiting approval
Tim&ChazPretoriaPerthAccountant 176 26-Aug-200826-Aug-2008    02-Feb-200916-Mar-2009We are on our way !!!202
healingCape TownSydneyConsultant 176 25-Aug-200826-Aug-2008          
JonlaiMalaysiaMelbourneArchitect 175 SOL 25-Aug-200826-Aug-2008     11-Oct-201012-Nov-2010Yes, we are moving to Oz land!809
markrussellukaustraliaelectrician 175 NON MODL 24-Aug-2008         
CLEOJohannesburgSydneyActuary 176 19-Aug-200821-Aug-2008    05-Feb-200912-Feb-2009SARS returns from 2004 requested 09/02/2009177
JaloWalesNot sureToolmaker 175 MODL 18-Aug-200809-Sep-2008          Going to add PCC and Meds shortly
Pierre&WandaPort Elizabeth,SAPerthToolmaker 176 18-Aug-200819-Apr-2009    04-Aug-200904-Aug-2009Granted351
Oggies+2DurbanBrisbaneFitter 176 15-Aug-2008&n