UserFromToOccupationVisa TypeSentArrived CO DateGrantedCommentsDays
acotigaRomaniaPerthCivil Engineer 175 NON MODL 13-Aug-201013-Aug-2010         
shivaIndianot decidedCivil Engineer 175 SOL 11-Aug-201026-Aug-2010        hope to get the case officer assigned soon
joynaldxBangladesh (Applied from UAE)SydneyCivil Engineer 176 10-Aug-201018-Aug-2010       176, Relative Sponsorship, NSW
JULY 10monthmonth 31-Jul-2010            
kashibleeBangladesh Engineer 176 SS 29-Jul-201029-Jul-2010        
BexnshimEnglandPerth WAFloor & Wall Tiler 176 SS 21-Jul-201021-Jul-2010          
PopeyeSouth AfricaSydneyRep - Industrial Products RSMS/ENS 16-Jul-201021-Jul-2010       Currently on 457
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-2010 CO allocated. Medicals and PCC submitted and online system shows received. Medicals finalised on 18.08.10. Awaiting visa to be granted. Fingers cross!
michaelhannaEgyptPerthStructural Engineer 176 07-Jul-201007-Jul-2010      28-Jul-2010 CO assigned and asked for Medicals & PC on 28-07-2010 & medical & PC sent on 09-08-2010 & Medical Finalized on 11-08-2010
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
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  
mgarciaItalyBrisbaneSoftware Developer RSMS/ENS 16-Mar-2010           Still waiting for Nomination approval
JustinPietermaritzburgSydneyBench toolmaker RSMS/ENS 11-Mar-2010          
Huaqin QinShanghai Hospitality manager RSMS/ENS 01-Feb-2010         
JAN 10monthmonth 31-Jan-2010            
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
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
OryxCape TownPerthElectronic Engineer 176 SS 20-Jan-2010         Meds finalised. PCC with agent on 1 April
VezUKAustraliaF&B Supervisor RSMS/ENS 18-Jan-2010          
diefee81irelandsydneymedical 175 CSL 15-Jan-201016-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 Engineer 175 MODL 01-Jan-201010-Feb-2010      05-Apr-2010 ACS recieved, IELTS 8.0 submitted,
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  
The NoonansJohannesburgSydneyIT Manager 175 CSL 16-Nov-200917-Nov-2009          
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        
kewldyudmelbourne IT professional RSMS/ENS 02-Oct-2009         
kevinchungMalaysiaSydneyAccountant 175 CSL 01-Oct-200908-Oct-2009      21-Jan-2010  
mikehcmvnvietnamsydneymanagement 175 NON MODL 01-Oct-200901-Oct-2009       
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            
JUNE 09monthmonth 30-Jun-2009            
PascaleGermanySydneyReservations Manager 175 NON MODL 29-Jun-200929-Jun-2009        Eligible for Medicare since 29.06.09 :-) :-)
D & MCenturionBrisbaneIT Functional Specialist 175 CSL 27-Jun-200930-Jun-2009     20-Nov-200913-Jan-2010O Yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!200
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
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            
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
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
miranMoorreesburgAustraliaTeacher 175 NON MODL 21-Apr-200928-Apr-2009         
katvisCape TownBrisbaneLawyer 175 NON MODL 21-Apr-200921-Apr-2009          
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         
MAR 09monthmonth 31-Mar-2009            
sunMumbaiAdelaideIT RSMS/ENS 31-Mar-200931-Mar-2009       
BevFCenturionNot sureAccountant 175 CSL 31-Mar-2009      08-Oct-2009 191
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 MODL 26-Mar-200927-Mar-2009       
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
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
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.
skloseGermanyTassieZoologist 175 SOL 09-Jan-200909-Jan-2009          
PistolDurbanBrisbaneTool & Die Maker 175 MODL 07-Jan-2009         British Passport
Laura & MartinBrackendownsPerth/GeraldtonElectrician 175 MODL 05-Jan-2009         
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            
RynoEast LondonMelbourneElectrician 175 CSL 19-Dec-2008         skills assessed with TRA July 08, IELTS Exam passed with a 6 on 10 October 2008
jumbojetDurbanUnsureGeneral Manager 176 19-Dec-200819-Dec-2008         
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
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/MaybePHP Analyst Developer 175 NON MODL 07-Dec-2008          Loaded everything, Except Medicals
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.
barnes.jPretoriaKununurraJewellery designer/store manager RSMS/ENS 04-Dec-200811-Dec-2008     17-Dec-200803-Feb-2009 61
bladeJhbMelbourneIT System Engineer 175 NON MODL 03-Dec-2008          Still waiting for docs from home affairs, which was applied for in Mar 08
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
Andre dPRandpark RidgePerthElectrician 176 02-Dec-200802-Dec-2008       02-Feb-2009  
ameleeeSingaporeCanberraChem/Engr RSMS/ENS 01-Dec-2008          Singapore passport
dragutinmSerbiaMelbourne.NET Technologies Specialist 175 CSL 30-Nov-200801-Dec-2008        Australian Computer Society (ACS) Member since 16-Oct-2008
NOV 08monthmonth 30-Nov-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          
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
PaulAndJenJohannesburgMelbourneAccountant 175 CSL 03-Nov-200804-Nov-2008    22-May-200914-Aug-2009Melbourne here we come!!!!284
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
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
TeziOriginally Pretoria now in BrisbaneBrisbaneCivil Engineer 175 CSL 23-Oct-200824-Oct-2008     15-May-200930-Jun-2009on our way to Auckland.250
gevansmpumalangamackaymillwright RSMS/ENS 23-Oct-200823-Oct-2008        
Brickwas Pmb now UgandaTasmaniaForestry RSMS/ENS 21-Oct-200828-Oct-2008       28-Oct-200806-Jan-2009Arrived 25th May 200977
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
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            
KatrynCenturion, PretoriaBrisbaneAccountant 175 MODL 26-Sep-200804-Nov-2008        Applying through network migration
vaalrivierN CAPEQueensland (Brisbane?)Civil Engineer 175 CSL 26-Sep-200829-Sep-2008      01-May-200914-Jul-2009 291
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 TownPerthArchitect 175 MODL 19-Sep-200819-Sep-2008          
JeanSouth AfricaAustraliaElectrical Engineer 175 MODL 18-Sep-200826-Sep-2008          
RecoilJohannesburgPerthInformation Security Manager 176 16-Sep-200816-Sep-2008       07-Oct-2009British Passport. Changed over in March from 175 CSL to 176386
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
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         New Zealand Passport
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
DHH009CenturionSydneyAccountant 175 MODL 04-Sep-200805-Sep-2008         
khoyleCenturionSydneyJava Developer 175 CSL 04-Sep-200804-Sep-2008      01-May-200907-Aug-2009PCC submitted 6 July 2009337
jmduplessiscurrently in Cayman IslandsMelbourneAccountant 175 MODL 04-Sep-200804-Sep-2008      01-May-200919-Jun-2009Requested medicals288
AUG 08monthmonth 31-Aug-2008            
MelindaPM BurgBrisbaneNurse 175 CSL 31-Aug-200801-Sep-2008      06-May-2009No case officer. Straight to granted on DIAC website.248
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          
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
Pierre&WandaPort Elizabeth,SAPerthToolmaker 176 18-Aug-200819-Apr-2009    04-Aug-200904-Aug-2009Granted351
JaloWalesNot sureToolmaker 175 MODL 18-Aug-200809-Sep-2008          Going to add PCC and Meds shortly
Oggies+2DurbanBrisbaneFitter 176 15-Aug-2008       09-Feb-200916-Jun-2009Moved to NZ Oct 2006 Co request meds and tax records 09/02/09305
CronjeSouth AfricaBrisbaneIT - Security 175 CSL 14-Aug-200818-Aug-2008     22-Oct-200914-Jan-2010Sent in Medicals - Nov 09. Sent in PCCs Dec 09. Pre-Grant letter 14th of January 2010. Validte by Dec 4th 2010. YAY....Visa approved...flying in June 2010. Never requested IELTS exam for my wife :-) My wife is SUPER HAPPY!!518
EstheeCenturionMelbourneTechnical Writer 175 CSL 13-Aug-200813-Aug-2008     21-Apr-200927-Oct-20093/6/09 Still waiting. 5/6/09 all docs changed to Met, no visa as yet440
nprattCape TownMelbourneDatabase Administrator 175 NON MODL 11-Aug-200811-Aug-2008          
Will_SMidrandPerth.NET Technologies Specialist 175 CSL 11-Aug-200811-Aug-2008    23-Apr-200913-Jul-2009pre-grant letter received 1 Jun 2009336
KrugersCenturionMelbourne perhapsIT 175 CSL 11-Aug-200812-Aug-2008    22-Apr-200919-Jun-2009VISA GRANTED!!312
GrahamPretoriaBrisbaneNetwork Specialist 175 NON MODL 08-Aug-2008        
BeesPretoriaQueenslandTown Planner (wife) 176 08-Aug-200811-Aug-2008     30-Mar-200906-Jul-2009Patience and vasbyt!332
OZNSWNSWNSWDiesel Mechanic 175 MODL 07-Aug-200807-Aug-2008       Online. PCC Frontloaded
ZambezeBeira, MozambiqueTo decide.Civil Engineer 175 CSL 06-Aug-200828-Aug-2008       23-Apr-200927-Aug-2009Mozambican Passport.386
ScholtzePort Elizabeth - SA (Auckland - NZ)MelbourneIT 175 NON MODL 04-Aug-200806-Aug-2008          
Happy2immigrateJohannesburgPerthBoilermaker foreman 176 04-Aug-200804-Aug-2008       
U-CATPretoriaSydneyIT 175 CSL 01-Aug-200808-Aug-2008    22-Apr-200901-May-2009Party Time!273
JULY 08monthmonth 31-Jul-2008            
LPHJohannesburgPerthIT - SAP 175 NON MODL 30-Jul-200831-Jul-2008       6 Oct 2008. Only 1 medical does not show "finalised".
saytoabyIndiaVictoriaChemist 176 30-Jul-200804-Aug-2008     30-Jan-2009 State sponsored.
ar1428IRANSydneyComputer - Network Security 175 CSL 25-Jul-200801-Aug-2009     08-Apr-2009  
frenchieBrisbaneBrisbaneElectrician 175 CSL 23-Jul-200823-Jul-2008       
YYS.KoreaSydneyAccountant 175 MODL 23-Jul-200824-Jul-2008      Applied on July 08 and meds preloaded @ Jan 09. Staill waiting for CO allocation. Expecting to take another IELTS for tranforming into CSL
PixelPolokwaneWonthaggi, VictoriaElectrician 176 20-Jul-200820-Jul-2008      29-Jan-200927-Mar-2009Meds done 12/02/08 after request by CO250
TravlrCape TownPerthIT (Infrastructure Mgmt) 176 19-Jul-200819-Jul-2008     04-Aug-200917-Sep-2009Converted from 175 non MODL after receiving WA SS.425
TsunabiDurbanville,Cape TownBrisbaneChatered Accountant 175 CSL 18-Jul-200821-Jul-2008      15-May-200907-Jul-2009 354
jackxpretoriaadelaideattorney 175 NON MODL 17-Jul-2008            
pakrugerbronkhorstspruitperthmaths teacher s/school 175 CSL 16-Jul-200816-Jul-2008     14-Apr-2009processing further272
sysieCenturionMelbourneIT - CISSP 175 MODL 14-Jul-200814-Jul-2008         Applied for PCC 16/7/2008
amilacpSri LankaMelborneSoftware Engineer 175 MODL 12-Jul-200812-Jul-2008       03-Apr-2009 Wife is an Architect which is again in the demand list
CandyJohannesburg, West RandWollongong ?????Turner/CNC Programmer 175 CSL 12-Jul-200813-Jul-2008        
SimpsonsCape TownPerthFitter & Turner 175 MODL 12-Jul-200812-Jul-2008         Online Application
wannagoSouth AfricaBrisbanehairdresser 175 NON MODL 09-Jul-2008        Second application. First declined bcause IELTS delayed
Rich & DeePietermaritzburgBrisbaneIT 175 NON MODL 06-Jul-200807-Jul-2008        
CHBMalaysiaPerthElectronics Engineer 175 MODL 02-Jul-200802-Jul-2008       Health Requirements finalized - 22th August 2008 . Documents checklist still shows "Required", nothing has been updated yet . hope for the best
RichardHJohannesburgBrisbaneElectronic Eng Technologist 175 NON MODL 01-Jul-200802-Jul-2008        Irish Citizen. Family of 3.
JackDurbanBrisbaneSales Director 176 01-Jul-200801-Jul-2008        
JennyPPort ElizabethAdelaidePsychologist nec 176 30-Jun-2008       23-Apr-2009 Applied for SS 19 March 2009. Accepted 26 March. Converted from a 175 to 176 on 26 March.
JUNE 08monthmonth 30-Jun-2008            
Bush GirlJohannesburgPerth/BrisbaneTeacher 175 CSL 28-Jun-200828-Jun-2008       30-Mar-2009 UK passport
janjanxxDurbanBrisbaneMechanic RSMS/ENS 27-Jun-200827-Jun-2008    27-Nov-200819-Dec-2008Frontloaded Meds and PCC, with Agent...Yahoo granted !!175
rulouruguaymelbournecomputer engineer 175 CSL 27-Jun-200829-Jun-2008    02-Apr-200903-Apr-2009:)280
HabibKarachiSydneyNetwork Security 175 CSL 25-Jun-200830-Jun-2008          
BelterJHBSydney... BrisbaneI.T Project Manager & Architectural Technologist 175 CSL 24-Jun-2008     24-Mar-200914-Aug-2009CO requested additional information 27 March 2009, received 2 April 2009416
qwertyCape TownAdelaide/Melbourne/PerthTechnical Writer 175 NON MODL 23-Jun-2008           
DomanPretoriaPerthAccountant 175 CSL 20-Jun-200827-Jun-2008        24-Mar-2009 CO wanted more info and documentation
IKSingaporeMelbourne or SydneyAccountant 175 MODL 20-Jun-200826-Jun-2008         Indian Passport. Applied from Singapore.Waiting for CO.
jnsqJohannesburgMelbourneIT Consulting 175 MODL 19-Jun-200819-Jun-2008     21-Apr-200920-Apr-2010Application first processed 21 April 09 but not on CSL.Applied & recd successful reassessment for CSL (Change of one word cost $400!). Cfmd with DIMMI that application is moved to CSL priority list, awaiting new case officer.Case Officer was assigned Oct 09. Had to redo PCC and Medicals due to the delay, no longer acceptable. Granted 20 April 2010. jit !670
AnneliseCenturionTo decideAccountant 175 CSL 19-Jun-200819-Jun-2008     14-Apr-200914-Apr-2009Straight to approved 14/04/2009!! First date of entry: 06/11/2009. Great Stuff!!!299
MandyCPort ElizabethMelbourneToolmaker 176 19-Jun-200819-Jun-2008     28-Jan-2009Ignorant to having a CO. Date of Validation 20 August 2009223
BillbassPrimrose Jhb.PerthFitter Turner 175 CSL 16-Jun-200804-Feb-2008       Started on cls lidt, taken off. change to SS 176. Got CO, NO taken away//Now applying for ENS
miloJohannesburgMelbourneSupervisor fitter 176 13-Jun-200817-Jun-2008     17-Nov-200806-Feb-20095 mnths till CO.238
SandraDeeCape TownQueenslandOptometrist 176 09-Jun-200809-Jun-2008      British Passport holders
gljacksonJohannesburgBrisbaneC# Developer 175 CSL 06-Jun-200806-Jun-2008    30-Mar-200908-Apr-2009Processing Further - Documents updated to met - Requested Evidence of Specific Work Experience306
mohitchandigarh,indiamelbourne, auschild care coordinator 175 SOL 06-Jun-200807-Jun-2008      Application being processed further on 2/08/10
lyallAmanzimtoti, KZNGeorge Town, Tasmaniafitter 176 04-Jun-200804-Jun-2008         
NolanDurbanMelbourneAccountant 175 CSL 03-Jun-200803-Jun-2008     02-Apr-200903-Apr-2009Straight to granted. Initial entry date 03/02/2010.304
stevie_zaPretoriaBrisbaneCarpenter 176 03-Jun-200804-Jun-2008     09-Jul-200913-Jul-2009Initial entry befor 09/01/2010405
goindownunderWorcester South AfricaSydneySupply Manager OTHER 01-Jun-200809-Jun-2008      08-Oct-200914-Dec-2010Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143926
MAY 08monthmonth 31-May-2008            
YelivenezuelaaustraliaElectrical Engineer 175 CSL 30-May-2008      20-Apr-2009  
daleEast LondonAdelaideFinancial 176 28-May-2008     05-Aug-2009  
KirsyPretoriaDont knowManagement Consultant 176 27-May-200827-May-2008        Family Sponsor
JoefromsaCape TownMelbourneSecondary School Teacher 176 27-May-200827-May-2008      19-Nov-2008SA passports176
JacquieGJohannesburgSydney/PerthAccountant 175 MODL 27-May-200827-May-2008     01-Jun-2009Received WA approval 8/5/09, decided to write IELTS to go with 175, IELTS written 9 May370
rupaniPAKISTANPERTHACCOUNTANT 175 SOL 24-May-200824-May-2008     24-Aug-2010 After 19 July 2010, waiting for some positive news, as I am an Accountant(Non CSL), on 24 Aug 10 CO assigned and ask for some more qualification and job evidences.
immiKZNSydneyIT 175 CSL 20-May-200821-May-2008     25-Mar-200921-Apr-2009CO requested more info. All doc show as "met" 16/04/2009336
MortezaIranSydneyC# Programmer 175 CSL 19-May-200820-May-2008     24-Mar-200912-Oct-2009Yesssss, I received the Pre-Grant letter on 23rd of September, left the country on 10th of October and the visa approved on 12th of October. Wish all of you guys the best. It will finally come through! Good luck to all511
JTMCape TownPerthPersonnel Officer 176 16-May-200824-May-2008         Family Sponsored
melissa lithgowBoksburgMelbourne  175 MODL 15-May-2008        
bosmansSouth CoastBunbury, WAQS 175 MODL 15-May-200815-May-2008        Applied from SA, but in the meantime came to Aus on 457
NickLouwRandburgPerthHairdresser 176 12-May-200813-May-2008     23-Jan-200923-Feb-2009All documents frontloaded, have now been requested to send further documents.287
TYvanZylCenturionPerthIT Security Engineer 175 NON MODL 12-May-2008        
RethaBPretoriaMelbourneScience/Math Teacher 176 12-May-200826-May-2008        20-Nov-200809-Jan-2009Paper Application, Medicals and PCC done only after CO was assigned.242
OverbergerBredasdorpTraralgon, VICMechanical Engineer 175 MODL 09-May-200809-May-2008       Frontloaded Meds & PCC. On CSL list
clarry1DurbsBrisbaneHubby an Accountant 175 CSL 07-May-2008      25-Mar-200901-Jul-2009 420
JackboyRandburgHobartElectrician 176 07-May-200808-May-2008     23-Jan-200903-Feb-2009 272
APR 08monthmonth 30-Apr-2008            
joannaKloof, KZNGold CoastTeacher OTHER 28-Apr-2008        British passport CONTRIBUTORY PARENT VISA
JohannaVPretoriaPerthMedical Sales Rep 176 18-Apr-200818-Apr-2008       
ScottsJohannesburgBrisbaneJava Developer 175 CSL 18-Apr-200818-Apr-2008    19-Mar-200912-May-2009CAse officer requested proof of employment for the 2 years up to lodgement389
Tim & AbbyCape TownMelbourneIT/Publishing 175 NON MODL 15-Apr-200815-Apr-2008     24-Sep-200802-Dec-2008Both on British passports. Submitted two sets of additional documents before visa grant.231
MichelleIndiaAustraliaStudent 176 SS 14-Apr-2008        
Moose001RandburgSydneyAccountant 175 MODL 09-Apr-200809-Apr-2008     23-Mar-200913/01/09 - still waiting ( 9 months and counting)348
g.h.CenturionSydneyAccountant 175 CSL 08-Apr-200808-Apr-2008    25-Mar-200912-May-2009CO needs proof of employment for the last 24mnths399
elizePretoriaGold CoastCivil Engineer 175 MODL 08-Apr-200808-Apr-2008       Meds done Jan 09.
nikkihJohannesburgMelbourneIT Consultant 175 NON MODL 08-Apr-200808-Apr-2008        Online Application
sa2auzJhb now Sydney (457)SydneyIT Auditor/Security 175 CSL 07-Apr-2008       Status changed on 6/02/09 to "processing further", am considering changing to ENS
Georgie 1KznNSW/QueenslandMillwright 175 MODL 07-Apr-2008        One year later...Waiting patiently !!
GenaBethlehemBrisbaneAccountant 175 CSL 04-Apr-200804-Apr-2008     03-Apr-200916-Nov-2009592 Days591
Pine and RianaPretoriaAdelaideGeneral Manager 176 03-Apr-200803-Apr-2008     16-Feb-200924-Feb-2009Converted to 176 from 175 with ACT sponsorship on 13 Feb327
HugoCenturionCanberraSelf Employed/HR 176 03-Apr-200804-Apr-2008    02-Apr-200913-Jul-2009466 days since 1st time lodgement of 175. 101 days since converting to 176.466
eandeNetherlandsMelbourneIT - Business Analyst 175 SOL 02-Apr-2008      17-Aug-2010 Non MODL, NON CSL. On new SOL. Meds&