UserFromToOccupationVisa TypeSentArrived CO DateGrantedCommentsDays
JAN 08monthmonth 01-Jan-2008            
SRMSVChennai Indiasydneymetal machinist 175 MODL 08-Jan-200808-Jan-2008        waiting for case officer.......
RayPretoriaBrisbaneMechanical Engineer 175 MODL 09-Jan-200809-Jan-2008       10-Oct-2008Frontloaded PCC & Meds275
Heather and TerenceJohannesburgMelbourneBrand Manager (Marketing) 176 09-Jan-200809-Jan-2008       02-Oct-200826-Nov-2008Additional info requested by CO.Meds an PCCs completed 6 Oct.322
J and jPietermaritzburgBrisbaneTeacher 175 NON MODL 15-Jan-200816-Jan-2008      10-Oct-2008 269
Speedy Gonzalez (Wife - KMG)Somerset WestTasmania/Wollongong?Plumber 175 CSL 17-Jan-200817-Jan-2008    05-Mar-200913-Mar-2009Chilean Passport, but treated as S.A. because applying from here with S.A. Police Cl. etc. Front loaded meds & pcc for 2nd time. Requested further proof of self employment.421
VlooiPretoria/Manchester UKUnsureMental Health Nurse 175 MODL 18-Jan-200819-Jan-2008    13-Oct-200812-Dec-2008Only granted 1 week after agent made an enquiry....329
LegendWhite RiverPerthPlumber 176 18-Jan-200818-Jan-2008      Changed form 175 to 176.State sponsorship granted 10 July 2009. Waited since 20 march 2009.
MaritzeSecundaUndecidedChemical Engineer 175 MODL 20-Jan-200820-Jan-2008     13-Oct-200815-Oct-2008CO requested additional proof of work experience closely related to nominated job.269
MaverickPretoriaBrisbane/ToowoombaInstrument Technician 176 21-Jan-200821-Jan-2008    10-Oct-200814-Nov-2008Co request PCC again and Proof of Work. Have till 7th Nov to supply. All Documents supplied by 5th Nov 2008.298
NickiGKrugersdorpRockhamptonBusiness Machine Technician RSMS/ENS 22-Jan-200825-Jan-2008      03-Mar-2008 Frontloaded PCC & Meds
SharonDurbanBrisbaneArchitect 175 MODL 27-Jan-2008     03-Sep-200803-Oct-2008British Passports250
EuroblueCairnsBrisbaneMechanical Engineering Technologist 175 NON MODL 28-Jan-200828-Jan-2008    05-Nov-200807-Nov-2008SA Passport284
NazbaJohannesburgBrisbane or ???Programmer 175 MODL 28-Jan-200828-Jan-2008    04-Nov-200813-Nov-2008Validate by April 2009290
StrawburyJohannesburgMelbournePsychologist 176 29-Jan-200829-Jan-2008       06-Nov-2008Frontloaded Meds and PCC282
Anton BesterDurbanvilleQueensland - Hervey BayPlumber 176 31-Jan-200831-Jan-2008     12-Nov-200819-Nov-2008Finally we have it!! Entry before 28 Feb 09. Good luck to you all. It will happen!293
FEB 08monthmonth 01-Feb-2008            
cravellCape TownPerthRefrigeration Mechanic 175 MODL 01-Feb-200801-Feb-2008    02-Dec-200820-Feb-2009Case officer requested additional docs 31/12/08385
aksashyluvmumbaiperthchemical engineer 175 MODL 04-Feb-200825-Feb-2008          
Sean UdalEast LondonBrisbaneEducator 176 08-Feb-200808-Feb-2008      04-Nov-2008 270
MandyADurbanMelbourneHospitality Trainer 176 08-Feb-200808-Feb-2008    05-Nov-200816-Jan-2009CO requested further information and to re-do PCC as almost about to expire.343
Die KrugersDurbanville, Cape TownAdelaideMillwright 175 MODL 09-Feb-200809-Feb-2008     28-Nov-200805-Dec-2008Frontloaded PCC & Meds300
sasherCape TownSydneyC# programmer 175 MODL 12-Feb-200812-Feb-2008     28-Nov-200809-Dec-2008And I leave today!!!! for a holiday to Aus, will be back for good in Feb!!!301
devcoPretoriaPerth or BrisbaneIT - Programmer 175 MODL 12-Feb-200813-Feb-2008    23-Dec-200807-Apr-2009Going Soon.420
JordyHoneydew, JHBMandurah, WA  RSMS/ENS 12-Feb-200803-Apr-2008      03-Apr-200804-Apr-2008IELTS was not required.52
ChristineCCape TownBrisbaneAccountant 175 MODL 13-Feb-200813-Feb-2008     15-Dec-200824-Dec-2008Going February 2009!315
JanPtaPretoriaBrisbaneC++ Programmer 175 MODL 15-Feb-200815-Feb-2008     07-Jan-200907-Jan-2009Straight to approved327
cantwaitBryanstonPerthIT - Programmer 175 NON MODL 15-Feb-200819-Feb-2008     12-Jun-200904-Dec-2009Applied for WA sponsorship 21 Jan 2009658
SmartieDurbanSydneyGeneral Manager 175 NON MODL 17-Feb-200818-Feb-2008      Online Application
LeostarForest Hills, DurbanPerthEnvironmental Scientist 176 19-Feb-200820-Feb-2008     12-Nov-200820-Nov-2008 275
Pieter&RenePretoriaBrisbaneProject Manager Aerospace 175 CSL 28-Feb-200806-Mar-2008    17-Mar-200903-Jul-2009Final approval received!!!!491
varletIsraelmelbourneIT Manager 175 NON MODL 29-Feb-2008        Not on CSL, paper lodged, no news yet
MAR 08monthmonth 01-Mar-2008            
skywalkerjohannesburgmelbourne  175 CSL 03-Mar-200807-Mar-2008    17-Mar-200903-Apr-2009further processing396
KangarooPretoriaMelbourneCopywriter & editor 176 08-Mar-200808-Mar-2008      09-Dec-2008Visa granted straight away - after 9 months and 1 day - without CO or further documentation required.276
Kerry-LeaKommetjie, Cape TownQueenslandElectrical fitter 175 MODL 10-Mar-200810-Mar-2008       Online Frontladed Meds and PCC
OZ DreamerSwitzerlandSydney/BrisbaneGeneral Plumber 175 MODL 13-Mar-200813-Mar-2008    12-Dec-2008 12.12.08 - still dreaming
ithomsonKZN South AfricaPerth, WADentist 175 CSL 14-Mar-200817-Mar-2008      19-Mar-200902-Jul-2009 475
SurferPretoriaGold CoastAccountant 175 MODL 20-Mar-200825-Mar-2008      18-Nov-200826-Nov-2008American passport. CO request:SARS returns from 2004,proof of kids pmt of Uni251
nelle2ozMokopanePerthReg Nurse 175 MODL 27-Mar-2008        
PygmalionCenturionBrisbane/SydneyIT Manager 175 CSL 30-Mar-200830-Mar-2008     19-Mar-200926-Mar-2009Croatian passports.361
The MagoosPretoriaSydneyAccountant 175 MODL 30-Mar-200830-Mar-2008       26-Aug-200813-Nov-2008PCC and Meds sent 10 Oct.228
kitaKwazulu NatalPerthElectrician 175 MODL 31-Mar-2008        Ielts passed 19 January 2008. Changed to a SS approved Aug 09 and still waiting for visa.
APR 08monthmonth 01-Apr-2008            
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
GenaBethlehemBrisbaneAccountant 175 CSL 04-Apr-200804-Apr-2008     03-Apr-200916-Nov-2009592 Days591
Georgie 1KznNSW/QueenslandMillwright 175 MODL 07-Apr-2008        One year later...Waiting patiently !!
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
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
ToboldSandtonMelbourne/BrisbaneComputer Progammer 175 MODL 09-Apr-200809-Apr-2008           
Moose001RandburgSydneyAccountant 175 MODL 09-Apr-200809-Apr-2008     23-Mar-200913/01/09 - still waiting ( 9 months and counting)348
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
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
JohannaVPretoriaPerthMedical Sales Rep 176 18-Apr-200818-Apr-2008       
joannaKloof, KZNGold CoastTeacher OTHER 28-Apr-2008        British passport CONTRIBUTORY PARENT VISA
MAY 08monthmonth 01-May-2008            
JackboyRandburgHobartElectrician 176 07-May-200808-May-2008     23-Jan-200903-Feb-2009 272
clarry1DurbsBrisbaneHubby an Accountant 175 CSL 07-May-2008      25-Mar-200901-Jul-2009 420
pskimJohannesburgMelbourneContract manager (IT) 175 MODL 08-May-200808-May-2008         Online via immi.gov website
OverbergerBredasdorpTraralgon, VICMechanical Engineer 175 MODL 09-May-200809-May-2008       Frontloaded Meds & PCC. On CSL list
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
NickLouwRandburgPerthHairdresser 176 12-May-200813-May-2008     23-Jan-200923-Feb-2009All documents frontloaded, have now been requested to send further documents.287
SagewoodRoodepoortMelbourneaccountant 175 MODL 13-May-200813-May-2008       Online Frontloaded Meds and PCC
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
JTMCape TownPerthPersonnel Officer 176 16-May-200824-May-2008         Family Sponsored
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
immiKZNSydneyIT 175 CSL 20-May-200821-May-2008     25-Mar-200921-Apr-2009CO requested more info. All doc show as "met" 16/04/2009336
ianandkUnderberg KZNMungindi, NSWFarmer RSMS/ENS 23-May-200810-Jun-2008        11-Jun-200802-Jul-2008Paper App, Frontloaded Meds and PCC40
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
JoefromsaCape TownMelbourneSecondary School Teacher 176 27-May-200827-May-2008      19-Nov-2008SA passports176
KirsyPretoriaDont knowManagement Consultant 176 27-May-200827-May-2008        Family Sponsor
daleEast LondonAdelaideFinancial 176 28-May-2008     05-Aug-2009  
YelivenezuelaaustraliaElectrical Engineer 175 CSL 30-May-2008      20-Apr-2009  
goindownunderWorcester South AfricaSydneySupply Manager OTHER 01-Jun-200809-Jun-2008      08-Oct-200914-Dec-2010Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143926
JUNE 08monthmonth 01-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
lyallAmanzimtoti, KZNGeorge Town, Tasmaniafitter 176 04-Jun-200804-Jun-2008         
mohitchandigarh,indiamelbourne, auschild care coordinator 175 MODL 06-Jun-200807-Jun-2008       
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
SandraDeeCape TownQueenslandOptometrist 176 09-Jun-200809-Jun-2008      British Passport holders
miloJohannesburgMelbourneSupervisor fitter 176 13-Jun-200817-Jun-2008     17-Nov-200806-Feb-20095 mnths till CO.238
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
f1powerPort LincolnPort LincolnMotor Mechanic 175 MODL 18-Jun-2008           Paper App. Frontloaded Meds and PCC
MandyCPort ElizabethMelbourneToolmaker 176 19-Jun-200819-Jun-2008     28-Jan-2009Ignorant to having a CO. Date of Validation 20 August 2009223
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
jnsqJohannesburgMelbourneIT Consulting 175 MODL 19-Jun-200819-Jun-2008     21-Apr-2009 Application 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.
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.
qwertyCape TownAdelaide/Melbourne/PerthTechnical Writer 175 NON MODL 23-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
HabibKarachiSydneyNetwork Security 175 CSL 25-Jun-200830-Jun-2008          
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
scarletzaJohannesburgundecidedAccountant 175 MODL 28-Jun-200828-Jun-2008        
Bush GirlJohannesburgPerth/BrisbaneTeacher 175 CSL 28-Jun-200828-Jun-2008       30-Mar-2009 UK passport
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.
RichardHJohannesburgBrisbaneElectronic Eng Technologist 175 NON MODL 01-Jul-200802-Jul-2008        Irish Citizen. Family of 3.
JULY 08monthmonth 01-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
Rich & DeePietermaritzburgBrisbaneIT 175 NON MODL 06-Jul-200807-Jul-2008        
wannagoSouth AfricaBrisbanehairdresser 175 NON MODL 09-Jul-2008        Second application. First declined bcause IELTS delayed
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
amilacpSri LankaMelborneSoftware Engineer 175 MODL 12-Jul-200812-Jul-2008       03-Apr-2009 Wife is an Architect which is again in the demand list
sysieCenturionMelbourneIT - CISSP 175 MODL 14-Jul-200814-Jul-2008         Applied for PCC 16/7/2008
pakrugerbronkhorstspruitperthmaths teacher s/school 175 CSL 16-Jul-200816-Jul-2008     14-Apr-2009processing further272
jackxpretoriaadelaideattorney 175 NON MODL 17-Jul-2008            
TsunabiDurbanville,Cape TownBrisbaneChatered Accountant 175 CSL 18-Jul-200821-Jul-2008      15-May-200907-Jul-2009 354
TravlrCape TownPerthIT (Infrastructure Mgmt) 176 19-Jul-200819-Jul-2008     04-Aug-200917-Sep-2009Converted from 175 non MODL after receiving WA SS.425
PixelPolokwaneWonthaggi, VictoriaElectrician 176 20-Jul-200820-Jul-2008      29-Jan-200927-Mar-2009Meds done 12/02/08 after request by CO250
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
ar1428IRANSydneyComputer - Network Security 175 CSL 25-Jul-200801-Aug-2009     08-Apr-2009  
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.
AUG 08monthmonth 01-Aug-2008            
U-CATPretoriaSydneyIT 175 CSL 01-Aug-200808-Aug-2008    22-Apr-200901-May-2009Party Time!273
WendyPerthPerthDiesel Mechanic RSMS/ENS 01-Aug-200801-Aug-2008      07-Aug-200827-Aug-2008CO - 14 August 2008 - request for English proficiency letters. 26 August 2008 - letters sent by email.26
bitisbitisCape TownSydneySystems Manager 176 01-Aug-200801-Aug-2008          
ScholtzePort Elizabeth - SA (Auckland - NZ)MelbourneIT 175 NON MODL 04-Aug-200806-Aug-2008          
Happy2immigrateJohannesburgPerthBoilermaker foreman 176 04-Aug-200804-Aug-2008       
ZambezeBeira, MozambiqueTo decide.Civil Engineer 175 CSL 06-Aug-200828-Aug-2008       23-Apr-200927-Aug-2009Mozambican Passport.386
OZNSWNSWNSWDiesel Mechanic 175 MODL 07-Aug-200807-Aug-2008       Online. PCC Frontloaded
BeesPretoriaQueenslandTown Planner (wife) 176 08-Aug-200811-Aug-2008     30-Mar-200906-Jul-2009Patience and vasbyt!332
GrahamPretoriaBrisbaneNetwork Specialist 175 NON MODL 08-Aug-2008        
KrugersCenturionMelbourne perhapsIT 175 CSL 11-Aug-200812-Aug-2008    22-Apr-200919-Jun-2009VISA GRANTED!!312
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
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
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. Never requested IELTS exam for my wife :-) My ife is SUPER HAPPY!!518
MalouiJohannesburgUndecidedPsychologist 175 NON MODL 14-Aug-200814-Aug-2008          
Oggies+2DurbanBrisbaneFitter 176 15-Aug-2008       09-Feb-200916-Jun-2009Moved to NZ Oct 2006 Co request meds and tax records 09/02/09305
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
CLEOJohannesburgSydneyActuary 176 19-Aug-200821-Aug-2008    05-Feb-200912-Feb-2009SARS returns from 2004 requested 09/02/2009177
markrussellukaustraliaelectrician 175 NON MODL 24-Aug-2008         
healingCape TownSydneyConsultant 176 25-Aug-200826-Aug-2008          
WynandCenturionMelbourneEngineer 175 NON MODL 26-Aug-200826-Aug-2008          
Tim&ChazPretoriaPerthAccountant 176 26-Aug-200826-Aug-2008    02-Feb-200916-Mar-2009We are on our way !!!202
LoydindiasydneyIT 175 CSL 29-Aug-200829-Aug-2008    23-Apr-2009 Awaiting approval
alpiaDurbanqueenslandvocational teacher 176 30-Aug-2008        
EReynaersJohannesburg, ZAPerth, AUSAccountant 175 CSL 30-Aug-200831-Aug-2008       26-Jun-2009  
MelindaPM BurgBrisbaneNurse 175 CSL 31-Aug-200801-Sep-2008      06-May-2009No case officer. Straight to granted on DIAC website.248
SEPT 08monthmonth 01-Sep-2008            
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         
jmduplessiscurrently in Cayman IslandsMelbourneAccountant 175 MODL 04-Sep-200804-Sep-2008      01-May-200919-Jun-2009Requested medicals288
LisaSKloof KZNPerth or BrisbaneFitter & Turner 176 08-Sep-200823-Sep-2008       Withdrwn from CSL. Applied for WA sponsor
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
leboerseunAlbanyAlbanyFarm Overseer RSMS/ENS 15-Sep-200805-Nov-2008      05-Nov-200823-Dec-2008Ausie Ausie Ausie oi oi oi99
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
JeanSouth AfricaAustraliaElectrical Engineer 175 MODL 18-Sep-200826-Sep-2008          
dutoit2ozCape TownNot sureEngineer 175 NON MODL 19-Sep-2008        
apetrovaCape TownPerthArchitect 175 MODL 19-Sep-200819-Sep-2008          
liezl EllisKempton ParkPerthTeacher 175 MODL 21-Sep-200826-Sep-2008        Loaded everything, except Medicals
BattissKloof, KZNCanberra/BrisbaneTelecoms 176 22-Sep-2008       PCC and Meds frontloaded
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
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
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
OCT 08monthmonth 01-Oct-2008            
MaggelPretoriaPerthIT 175 NON MODL 01-Oct-2008         WA Sponsorship 25/3/2009 175->176
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!
DoranPretoriaBrisbaneCivil Engineering RSMS/ENS 09-Oct-200820-Oct-2008       30-Oct-200806-Nov-2008 28
pfisterPretoriaCanberraGeneral Manager / Sales and Marketing 176 10-Oct-2008         Changed from 175 to 176 SS.Applied 9 June 2009, Approved 29 Oct 2009
PrinsloosJHBBrisbaneMath Teacher 175 MODL 14-Oct-200824-Jul-2009           
BullebakCape TownPerth/BrisbaneFinance Manager 175 NON MODL 14-Oct-2008        Applied to change skills assessment to Accountant
BananagirlRichards BayMandurah, WATeacher RSMS/ENS 17-Oct-200822-Oct-2008       17-Dec-2008 61
Brickwas Pmb now UgandaTasmaniaForestry RSMS/ENS 21-Oct-200828-Oct-2008       28-Oct-200806-Jan-2009Arrived 25th May 200977
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        
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
grantvtJoziBrisbaneC# Developer 175 CSL 26-Oct-200826-Oct-2008       08-May-200902-Jul-200908-May-2009: Documents Met249
sp4rkmanUK (Durban Originally)BrisbaneIT 176 31-Oct-2008         Using British Passport
NOV 08monthmonth 01-Nov-2008            
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
PaulAndJenJohannesburgMelbourneAccountant 175 CSL 03-Nov-200804-Nov-2008    22-May-200914-Aug-2009Melbourne here we come!!!!284
movingEstcourt SAMelbourneAccountant 175 CSL 03-Nov-200803-Nov-2008       12-May-200904-Aug-2009We got it at last!!274
saaymansPEPort ElizabethPerthAccountant 175 CSL 03-Nov-200804-Nov-2008    22-May-200923-Jul-2009 262
i_rebelPhilippinesSydneyIT Manager 176 03-Nov-2008           
Hennie-PenniePerthPerthBA/ programmer 175 CSL 05-Nov-2008      22-May-200927-Jul-2009SA PCs re-submitted 20-July-2009264
asorSouth AfricaMelbourneIT Manager 175 NON MODL 09-Nov-2008          
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
wynmPretoriaPerthProgrammer 175 CSL 15-Nov-200821-Nov-2008       20-May-200917-Jul-2009Meds finalised 8 July 2009, PCC Uploaded 16 July 2009244
RenciavCape TownBrisbaneManagement/Sales Consultant 175 NON MODL 18-Nov-2008         
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
thehullsPinetown, DurbanDalby, QueenslandFinancial Manager RSMS/ENS 19-Nov-200821-Nov-2008      12-Dec-200812-Dec-200821 days23
JacquesvdHaarJohannesburgPerthAccountant 175 MODL 23-Nov-200823-Nov-2008        
AdelebBenoniBrisbaneHairdresser 175 MODL 24-Nov-2008          
leahjulietDurbanPerthMechanical Engineering 176 25-Nov-2008       02-Feb-200919-Feb-2009Awaiting police clearance86
DiveupSydney Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 175 CSL 25-Nov-200825-Nov-2008    25-May-200914-Aug-2009At Last262
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
adribasBrazilSydneyInfosec Professional 175 MODL 28-Nov-2008          Brazilian passport, applying from Czech Rep.
dragutinmSerbiaMelbourne.NET Technologies Specialist 175 CSL 30-Nov-200801-Dec-2008        Australian Computer Society (ACS) Member since 16-Oct-2008
DEC 08monthmonth 01-Dec-2008            
ameleeeSingaporeCanberraChem/Engr RSMS/ENS 01-Dec-2008          Singapore passport
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
bladeJhbMelbourneIT System Engineer 175 NON MODL 03-Dec-2008          Still waiting for docs from home affairs, which was applied for in Mar 08
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
Jaco & AnninePretoriaSydney/MaybePHP Analyst Developer 175 NON MODL 07-Dec-2008          Loaded everything, Except Medicals
SakunatsaCoventry, UKUndecidedAccountant 175 MODL 08-Dec-200812-Dec-2008          Holder of Zimbabwean Passport
CinderellaMpumalangaAdelaideFinance OTHER 09-Dec-2008      16-Mar-2009  
whuiSingaporeCanberraExaminer of Patents RSMS/ENS 15-Dec-2008          Singapore passport
KarinaPerCape TownSydneyEducation - Secondary 176 17-Dec-200817-Dec-2008        Family Sponsered
avidaPretoriaAdelaideIT Systems Manager 175 NON MODL 18-Dec-2008           
jumbojetDurbanUnsureGeneral Manager 176 19-Dec-200819-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
StilettaRussiaPerthGeophysics 176 01-Jan-200901-Jan-2009       03-Mar-2009  
JAN 09monthmonth 01-Jan-2009            
CramerPietermaritzburgMebourneAnalyst/Programmer 175 CSL 02-Jan-2009           
GrahamAndMelJohannesburgMelbourneAccountant 175 MODL 03-Jan-2009          
Laura & MartinBrackendownsPerth/GeraldtonElectrician 175 MODL 05-Jan-2009         
PistolDurbanBrisbaneTool & Die Maker 175 MODL 07-Jan-2009         British Passport
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.
MelbourneGirlDurbanMelbourneTeacher 176 15-Jan-200916-Jan-2009     09-Feb-200926-Mar-2009State sponsored-Victoria. Medicals finalised 16/03/09.PCC uploaded 17/03/0970
christo_zaPretoria, South AfricaMelbourne/Perth?Project / Program Manager 175 NON MODL 16-Jan-2009         Wife and Child on Dutch Passports
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..
MBS2OZPretoriaPerthCivil Engineer 175 CSL 21-Jan-200922-Jan-2009         
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
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
WaltAMCape TownNot sure yetIT 176 25-Jan-2009          
StrandedMidrandMelbourneIT 175 CSL 30-Jan-200930-Jan-2009        
FEB 09monthmonth 01-Feb-2009            
SHIVA PRAKASHINDIAAUSTRALIACIVIL ENGINEERING 175 CSL 06-Feb-200921-Feb-2009          
luv2goRichards Bay, SAQld, AustraliaArtisan 175 MODL 09-Feb-200909-Feb-2009          
stuukperthfloor layer 176 11-Feb-200913-Feb-2009      18-Mar-200915-May-2009 93
MayJohannesburg, South AfricaBrisbaneWorkflow designer 175 CSL 12-Feb-200912-Mar-2009    10-Sep-2009 07/03/2009 - Medicals Finalised. Application Status: Processing Further
canberramalaysiacanberrapattent examiner RSMS/ENS 20-Feb-200910-Mar-2009      07-May-200929-May-2009 98
PopTSandtonMelbourneAccountant 176 23-Feb-200924-Feb-2009      24-Mar-2009 Request for pcc 05 Jun 09. Uploaded 08 june 09.
We R GoingDurbanBrisbaneRadiographer RSMS/ENS 24-Feb-2009         05-May-2009Nomination Approved on 28th Feb 200970
AnnaMCape TownMelbourneAccountant 175 CSL 25-Feb-200925-Feb-2009       
MelbourneBoundDurbanMelbourneCivil Engineering Technologist 175 NON MODL 26-Feb-2009           
MAR 09monthmonth 01-Mar-2009            
Jacques and NatalieCape TownPerthSoftware developer 175 CSL 03-Mar-2009       03-Sep-200914-Jan-2010 317
ZakattacDurbanBrisbaneBusiness OTHER 06-Mar-200926-Mar-2009      26-Mar-2009  
DannyBoyCenturionDont know yetMES Consultant 175 CSL 13-Mar-200920-Mar-2009     16-Oct-200906-Nov-2009All additional docs requested by CO shown as received238
emilejvrJohannesburgPerthAccountant 175 CSL 14-Mar-200914-Mar-2009    14-Oct-200930-Oct-2009All "Met" except work experience - requested additional reference.230
epetersPerth, Western AustraliaPerth, Western AustraliaIT RSMS/ENS 19-Mar-200924-Mar-2009     26-Mar-200927-Mar-2009Nomination approved 26-Mar-09.8
TaeganPerthPerthIT RSMS/ENS 19-Mar-2009       26-Mar-2009British Passport7
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
alhattiSaudi ArabiaSydneyIT-SAP 175 CSL 21-Mar-200921-Mar-2009     01-Sep-2009 Converted to 176 in august
Annelie SiemensRandburg/JohannesburgPerth/SydneyHusband/System administrator 175 MODL 26-Mar-200927-Mar-2009       
ericmarinaEast LondonBrisbanePetrol Mechanic OTHER 27-Mar-2009        3rd party handling nomination so not sure when case officer assigned, but we do have one.
maddyowenHillingdonSydneyElectrican 175 NON MODL 29-Mar-2009          Application logoed in March via agent awaiting case officer
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
sunMumbaiAdelaideIT RSMS/ENS 31-Mar-200931-Mar-2009       
APRIL 09monthmonth 01-Apr-2009            
tmbSpringsPerthFitter RSMS/ENS 09-Apr-200909-Apr-2009         
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
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
ddp1MelbourneMelbourneEngineer RSMS/ENS 16-Apr-2009       17-Apr-2009 1
WBACTJHBCanberraManager 176 20-Apr-200922-May-2009     26-Jun-200917-Sep-2009 150
mariavDurbanBrisbaneSelf employed OTHER 20-Apr-2009         
miranMoorreesburgAustraliaTeacher 175 NON MODL 21-Apr-200928-Apr-2009         
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
MelanieGCTEast CoastIT 175 NON MODL 21-Apr-200921-Apr-2009        ACS RPL: 22Dec08-12Mar09
katvisCape TownBrisbaneLawyer 175 NON MODL 21-Apr-200921-Apr-2009          
pangkalizerPhilippinesPerth.NET 176 23-Apr-200923-Apr-2009     26-Aug-2009 176-CSL
buzzbeeCape TownSydneyMedical doctor RSMS/ENS 25-Apr-200905-May-2009      14-May-200928-May-2009Requested letter proving wife schooled in English.33
FALJohannesburgMelbourneC# Analyst Developer 175 CSL 26-Apr-200916-Jun-2009         
4realpolokwanewonthaggiteacher 175 MODL 26-Apr-200927-Apr-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
HJORabewillowdaleSouth-AfricaAustralia  OTHER 29-Apr-200928-May-2009     28-May-2009  
MAY 09monthmonth 01-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
busyboyCape townPerthDentist 176 03-May-2009         
SalsCape TownBrisbaneTechnical Writer & Event Management 176 05-May-200905-May-2009        
proximoPakistanSydneyElectronics Engineer 175 NON MODL 13-May-200919-May-2009        12-Oct-2009 all requested documents sent in October
mmaatyEgyptMelbournePhramacist 176 20-May-200920-May-2009         
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
bubble NSWBoliermaker RSMS/ENS 28-May-200919-Jun-2009       02-Jul-200913-Jul-2009 46
ElaineRayton - PretoriaPerthSystems / IT Project Manager 175 MODL 01-Jun-200902-Jun-2009        Awaiting WA SS
JUNE 09monthmonth 01-Jun-2009            
BortCanadaSydneyIT 175 NON MODL 05-Jun-200905-Jun-2009         
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
MadelainePerthPerthConstruction RSMS/ENS 12-Jun-200923-Jun-2009      19-Aug-200903-Sep-2009Nomination approved 8/7/09 after 11 weeks.83
Frank & LeonJohannesburgMelbourneC# Analyst Developer 175 CSL 16-Jun-200916-Jun-2009         
ozzieboundGEORGEADELAIDEFINANCE OFFICER OTHER 24-Jun-2009          
PKNJoburgMelbourneExternal Auditor 176 25-Jun-200925-Jun-2009       31-Aug-200917-Dec-2009Whew!175
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
PascaleGermanySydneyReservations Manager 175 NON MODL 29-Jun-200929-Jun-2009        Eligible for Medicare since 29.06.09 :-) :-)
JULY 09monthmonth 01-Jul-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
AUG 09monthmonth 01-Aug-2009            
ChrispyCape TownAdelaideAccountant 176 07-Aug-200907-Aug-2009          
ChachSydneySydneyRecruitment Consultant RSMS/ENS 11-Aug-2009         
BrendanIrelandSydneyAccountant 175 CSL 14-Aug-200914-Aug-2009     30-Nov-2009  
mellaJHBNot sure yetAccountant 175 CSL 16-Aug-2009           
SEPT 09monthmonth 01-Sep-2009            
NaveenIndiaMelbourne/SydneySoftware Developer - J2EE 175 CSL 02-Sep-200902-Sep-2009          
RoAndSueLondonSydneySoftware Developer 175 CSL 03-Sep-200907-Sep-2009       
sriikanthIndiaSydneyCivil Engineer 175 CSL 05-Sep-200905-Sep-2009        ***csl list*** the wait begins....
benpCape TownSydneyIT SAP 175 CSL 07-Sep-200901-Oct-2009       16-Dec-200916-Feb-2010all done, 5 months in total.162
granvilleUKSydneyCivil Engineer 176 15-Sep-200916-Sep-2009       08-Oct-200916-Nov-2009So so Good to have the magical piece of paper62
The Endless WaitMalaysia (applying from Singapore)UnsureIT Manager 175 NON MODL 22-Sep-200923-Sep-2009          
ToitjiePretoriaCanberraHR Recruitment Specialist 176 26-Sep-200923-Oct-2009         
kevinchungMalaysiaSydneyAccountant 175 CSL 01-Oct-200908-Oct-2009      21-Jan-2010  
OCT 09monthmonth 01-Oct-2009            
kewldyudmelbourne IT professional RSMS/ENS 02-Oct-2009         
rjumarPakistanAustraliaNetwork Security 175 CSL 06-Oct-200907-Oct-2009          
jlr248englandaustraliaplumber & teaching asst. 175 MODL 06-Oct-2009        
KitCape TownBrisbaneIT (C#/C++) 175 CSL 28-Oct-200928-Oct-2009       07-Jan-2010 Uploaded PCCs 14/01/2010, medicals done 15/01/2010 (should get there by 22/01/2010)... eek now we wait!
NOV 09monthmonth 01-Nov-2009